Tlalnepantla Cathedral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Corpus Christi Cathedral |
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| Catedral de Corpus Christi | |
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| Location | Tlalnepantla de Baz |
| Country |  Mexico |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
The Corpus Christi Cathedral (Spanish: Catedral de Corpus Christi), also known as the Tlalnepantla Cathedral, is an important church in Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico. It was officially opened on August 23, 1964. This beautiful building has a long and interesting history, going back many centuries.
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A Look Back in Time
From Convent to Cathedral
The story of the Corpus Christi Cathedral began a very long time ago. In 1525, a place called the Convent of San Francisco was built on this very spot. It was built by a group of religious people called the Franciscan order.
Later, a new church building started to take shape. It had a flat roof and wooden beams. This early church was much shorter than the cathedral you see today. It was given the name Corpus Christi.
Changes Over the Years
The church building has gone through many changes. In 1666, a big fire happened. This fire caused the church's structure and how it looked to be changed.
Later, in the early 1900s, an earthquake caused a lot of damage to the building. Because of this, many repairs had to be made. You can still see some of these repairs on the walls of the north side of the cathedral.
Ancient Stones and Art
When the cathedral was being built, some special stones were used. If you look closely, you might see carvings on these stones. These carvings are called glyphs and fretwork. They come from both the ancient indigenous cultures and the colonial period in Mexico. They tell a story of the past.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral metropolitana de Tlalnepantla para niños
