Our Lady of Corteza Cathedral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Our Lady of Corteza Cathedral |
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| Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Corteza | |
| Location | Acarigua |
| Country |  Venezuela |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
The Our Lady of Corteza Cathedral (which means Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Corteza in Spanish) is an important religious building. It is also known as the Cathedral of Acarigua-Araure. This Catholic church is located in the city of Acarigua-Araure, in the Portuguesa state of Venezuela.
This cathedral is the main church for the Acarigua diocese. A diocese is an area managed by a bishop. The Acarigua diocese was created on December 27, 2002. This happened through a special document from the Pope called a "papal bull." This specific bull was issued by Pope John Paul II.
About the Cathedral's History
The cathedral underwent a big renovation project between 2007 and 2011. Many Catholic people and private businesses helped pay for these repairs.
The church is named after the Virgin Mary, specifically "Our Lady of Corteza." Catholics believe that the image of the Virgin Mary appeared in a tree trunk on February 11, 1702. At that time, Venezuela was still a Spanish colony, meaning it was ruled by Spain. The Catholic Church officially approved the special honor given to the Virgin of Corteza starting in 1757.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Corteza (Acarigua) para niños
- Caracas Cathedral
- List of cathedrals in Venezuela
- Roman Catholicism in Venezuela
