The Pro-Cathedral of Our Lady of Grace[1] (Portuguese: Pró-catedral Nossa Senhora da Graça) is a catholic church on the east side of Praça Alexandre Albuquerque, in the city centre of Praia, on the island of Santiago, Cape Verde.[2] The church was built between 1894 and 1902.[3] It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Santiago de Cabo Verde, which was created in 1533.[4] It is under the pastoral responsibility of Arlindo Gomes Furtado Cardinal.
Pro-Cathedral of Our Lady of Grace | |
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Pró-catedral Nossa Senhora da Graça | |
14°55′02″N 23°30′31″W / 14.9173°N 23.5086°W | |
Location | Praça Alexandre Albuquerque, Praia |
Country | Cape Verde |
Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
Architecture | |
Completed | 1902 |
The church was built in neoclassical style. Its main façade and entrance are at the Praça Alexandre Albuquerque; the bell tower is at the rear of the church, on Avenida Andrade Corvo.[3]
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