San Francisco de Asís Parish (Apaxco) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids San Francisco de Asís Parish |
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| Location | Apaxco |
| Country | Mexico |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
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| Status | Monastery |
| Consecrated | 1609 |
The San Francisco de Asís Parish is an important Catholic church and parish house. It serves the community of Apaxco de Ocampo in Mexico. This church has always been part of the Diocese of Cuautitlán.
About the Parish
This beautiful church is located right in the center of Apaxco. It is a very old building from the colonial times. The church is dedicated to Francis of Assisi, a famous saint.
A Look at its History
The San Francisco de Asís Parish was officially made a sacred place, or consecrated, in the year 1609. This means it has been standing for a very long time! It is considered a monastery, which is a place where religious people live and work.
Architectural Importance
The building itself is a monument. It has great architectural importance because of its colonial style. This means it shows how buildings were designed many years ago when Mexico was a colony.
Images for kids
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The San Francisco de Asís Parish in Apaxco.
See also
In Spanish: Parroquia de San Francisco de Asís (Apaxco) para niños
