Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Cordón, Montevideo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen(Cordón) |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Parish church |
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| Location | Av. 18 de Julio 1531 Montevideo,  Uruguay |
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| Architect(s) | Elzeario Boix |
| Architectural style | Neo-Romanesque |
| Direction of façade | South |
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The Church of Our Lady of the Mount Carmel (which in Spanish is Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen), is a special Roman Catholic church in Montevideo, Uruguay. People often call it Iglesia del Cordón. It's a parish church, which means it serves a local community.
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Discovering the Cordón Church
The very first church here was started on October 1, 1835. It was a place for people to gather and worship.
From 1874 to 1890, a priest named Mariano Soler worked there. He later became the first Archbishop of Montevideo. An Archbishop is a very important leader in the Catholic Church.
Building the Current Church
The church you see today was built much later, in 1924. It was designed by an architect named Elzeario Boix. He used a style called Neo-Romanesque. This style looks back to old Roman buildings, often with round arches and strong, simple shapes.
The church is dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This is a very popular way to honor the Virgin Mary.
Inside the Church
Inside the church, you can find different altars. One altar is dedicated to Saint Joseph of Cupertino. He is known as the patron saint of students who are struggling.
Another altar honors the Virgin of the Thirty-Three. She is considered the special patron saint of all of Uruguay.
The Oldest Stone Cross
Outside the church, there is a special stone cross called a Galician cruceiro. It was made around the year 1800. This cruceiro is the oldest one of its kind in all of Uruguay.
Other Churches with the Same Name
Many other churches in Uruguay are also dedicated to Our Lady of the Mount Carmel. This shows how important this devotion is to people. Here are some of them:
- Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
- Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (Aguada)
- Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and St. Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (Prado)
- Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and St. Cajetan
- Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Migues
- Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Toledo
- Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Capilla del Sauce
- Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Durazno
- Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Villa del Carmen
- Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Melo
- Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in San Gregorio de Polanco
- Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Solís de Mataojo
- Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Carmelo
- Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Salto
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia del Cordón para niños
