Cristo de Toledo, Montevideo
The Christ of Toledo Parish Church (Spanish: Parroquia Cristo de Toledo) is a Roman Catholic parish church located in the suburban neighbourhood of Villa García, Montevideo, Uruguay.[1]
| Iglesia Cristo de Toledo (Villa Garcia) | |
|---|---|
 View of the Cristo de Toledo from Villa García | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Parish church |
| Location | |
| Location | Ruta Nacional nº 8 Juan A. Lavalleja, Km 21, No. 9303 Montevideo,  |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Eclecticism |
History
Doroteo Garcia, an owner of wide tracts of land in Villa García, died in 1885. His widow Carolina Lagos decided to build this church as a memorial to her husband. It was built in a historically eclectic style, with a neoclassic facade. Its architect is unknown. It was erected on a hill that can be seen from far away, and was consecrated in 1891. Inside, there is a Carrara marble sculpture of Christ by the sculptor Romairone.[2]
The parish was established on 30 October 1919.[1] The Salesians of Don Bosco now run an oratory devoted to children in a situation of social risk.[3]
References
- "Cristo de Toledo". Archdiocese of Montevideo. Retrieved 10 May 2013. (in Spanish)
- Cultural landscape of Villa Garcia (PDF). Facultad de Arquitectura - UdelaR. p. 22. Retrieved 10 May 2013. (in Spanish)
- "Oratorio Salesiano Villa Garcia". Retrieved 10 May 2013. (in Spanish)