Basilica and Convent of San Pedro - Lima, Peru - Roman Catholic Churches on Waymarking.com

The minor basilica and convent of San Pedro, built by the Society of Jesus in 1568, are one of the most important religious complexes of the historic center of Lima. The church was consecrated in 1638 with the assistance of viceroy Conde de Chinchón. It is administered by the religious order of the Jesuits. It is also the national sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The current temple is the product of the importance that Lima had as a metropolis of New Castile and because the Jesuits thirsted for an architectural jewel worthy of the order. They took as their model the temple of Gesù in Rome. In the atrium was the old cemetery, now there is a cross instead; this atrium has also served as a theater.

The altarpieces restored from 2001 by the Spanish Cooperation Agency, are very beautiful, including San Francisco de Borja, San Ignacio de Loyola, the Virgen de la O and the Niño Jesús de Huanca.

Masses:
Monday to Saturday: 8:00, 9:00, 12:00, 18:00 and 19:30
Sunday: 7:00, 9:00, 11:00, 12:00, and 18:00

Opening Hours:
Every day from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00

Source: Wikipedia (visit link)

Type of Church: Basilica Status of Building: Actively in use for worship Date of building construction: 01/01/1568 Dominant Architectural Style: Neo-classicism Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: See the detailed description Archdiocese: Lima Diocese: Lima Address/Location: Jirón Azangaro 451, Lima, Peru 15001 Relvant Web Site: [Web Link] Date of organization: Not listed

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