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Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral
Catedral del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Catedral del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús de Ecatepec (2024).jpg
Location Ecatepec
Country  Mexico
Denomination Roman Catholic Church

The Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral (in Spanish: Catedral del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús) is an important Roman Catholic church in Mexico. It is also known as the Ecatepec Cathedral. The cathedral is the main church for the Diocese of Ecatepec, which is a large church district. It is located in the city of Ecatepec, in the State of Mexico.

The cathedral is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which is a special way of honoring Jesus in the Catholic faith. It is a modern building that opened in March 1999.

History and Design of the Cathedral

Interior de la Catedral de Ecatepec
A view of the modern design inside the cathedral.

The construction of this amazing building started on January 6, 1998. It was finished just over a year later. The cathedral has a very modern and unique design.

What does the cathedral look like?

The building's shape is meant to look like a giant tent. This design was inspired by the famous Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. The tent shape is a symbol to welcome pilgrims, who are people traveling for religious reasons.

Role in the Community

The Ecatepec Cathedral is a very busy and important place. It is the head church for its diocese, which includes more than 70 other churches in the area.

Sunday Services and Music

Like in other Catholic churches, the cathedral holds religious services called Masses every Sunday. These services are often filled with music. Different groups perform, including student musicians and singers. Sometimes, a Mariachi band plays, which adds a special touch of Mexican folk culture to the church service.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Catedral de Ecatepec para niños

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