Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Help (Valencia, Venezuela)

The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Help[1] (Spanish: Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Socorro)[2] or the Cathedral of Valencia[3] is the most important religious site in Valencia, Venezuela. It is situated in the center of the city opposite the Plaza Bolivar.

Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Help
Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Socorro
LocationValencia
Country Venezuela
DenominationRoman Catholic Church

Considered a National Historic Landmark, it is the official headquarters for the veneration of the Our Lady of Sorrows under the localized title of "Virgin of Help", which annually receives thousands of parishioners who attend devoutly to pay homage to the patron saint of Valencia.

History

The building dates from the colonial period. In the beginning, the temple we know today was considered a parish church. In 1921 with the creation of the Diocese of the city of Valencia, it then became a Cathedral. Later, Monsignor Adam in charge of the Diocese, the Cathedral was awarded the title of Minor Basilica granted by Pope John XXIII,[4] because of the great artistic value that has the sanctuary and especially for being the final resting place of the image of the Virgin Relief, which was held Canonical Coronation in 13 November 1910, and whose faith and devotion is followed by thousands of faithful.

See also

References
  1. Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Help in Valencia, Venezuela
  2. (Venezuela), Instituto del Patrimonio Cultural (1998-01-01). Carabobo (in Spanish). Instituto del Patrimonio Cultural. ISBN 9789806361843.
  3. Venezuela: revista de informaciones venezolanas (in Spanish). 1942-01-01.
  4. Pérez, Luis Núñez (2003-01-01). Guía del Estado Carabobo: corazón historico, industrial, geografico de Venezuela (in Spanish). L. Núñez Pérez.

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