Inmaculado Corazón de María (San Pancracio), Montevideo
The Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Spanish: Iglesia del Inmaculado Corazón de María), popularly known as San Pancracio (Spanish for "Saint Pancras") is a Roman Catholic parish church in Villa Muñoz, Montevideo, Uruguay.[1]
| Parroquia del Inmaculado Corazón de María (San Pancracio) | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Parish church |
| Location | |
| Location | Inca 2040 Montevideo,  Uruguay |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Church |
Held by the Claretians, it is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and also to Saint Pancras, patron saint of work and health.[2] For this reason, this church has turned into a pilgrimage destination, with people attending the 12th day, every month of the year.[3]
The parish was established on 30 January 1919.[1]
References
- "San Pancracio". Archdiocese of Montevideo. Retrieved 30 March 2013. (in Spanish)
- "Institutes of consecrated life in Uruguay". Archdiocese of Montevideo. Retrieved 30 March 2013. (in Spanish)
- "Saint Pancras". Archived from the original on 7 July 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2013. (in Spanish)
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