Basilica of Candelaria
Basilica of Year consecrated | 1959 | |
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Location | ||
Location | Candelaria, Tenerife, Spain. | |
Geographic coordinates | 28°21′05″N 16°22′11″W / 28.35139°N 16.36972°W | |
Architecture | ||
Architect(s) | José Enrique Marrero Regalado | |
Style | Neoclassicism | |
Groundbreaking | 1949 | |
Completed | 1959 | |
Specifications | ||
Direction of façade | West | |
Capacity | 5000 |
The Basilica of the Royal Marian Shrine of
The basilica is dedicated to the Virgin of Candelaria (Patron of the Canary Islands).[3] Designed by architect José Enrique Marrero Regalado, it is listed as a Site of cultural interest by the Government of the Canary Islands.
The Virgin of Candelaria is a black Madonna.
History
In 1390,
The statue was found in a beach near to Candelaria. It was initially taken to the
Later, the present basilica was built over an old church that was destroyed by fire in 1789. However, the actual construction of the temple was postponed several times for various reasons: the
Among the most significant figures who have visited the basilica include heads of state or government, as well as the most prominent figures of the Church, military, politics, sports, art, etc. Among them are the former kings of Spain,
The church holds the title and dignity of a
Currently, this Marian shrine attracts not only pilgrims and devout Catholics, but also followers of other religions. Among the latter are some people from the
Interior of the basilica
Another feature of the basilica are the
- The Camarín de la Virgen de Candelaria, a room just behind the altar, is the location of the wooden statue of the Virgin of Candelaria. It is opened after mass.
- The Capilla del Sagrario is located next to the sacristy, features a mural depicting the Last Supper of Jesus with his apostles, by José Aguiar. Also found in the chapel windows with scenes from the apparition of the Virgin to the Guanches.
- The Capilla del Cristo de la Reconciliación was blessed on April 19, 1996. It features an image of the crucified Christ made by artist Ricardo Rivera Martínez in 1936. The Chapel of the Holy Christ of Reconciliation is the penitential chapel of the basilica, dedicated to the confessions. This image of Jesus Christ is inspired by the Shroud of Turin primarily by the position of the nails in his hands.
- The Sala de las Velas next to the main entrance to the basilica. Takes its name from offerings of candles and flowers placed inside the faithful. Here is the painting of the Canonical Coronation of the Virgin of Candelaria. In the room there are phrases that tell the story of the Virgin and her temple.
Festivity and schedule
Every 14 and 15 August this basilica houses pilgrims who come to celebrate the
Also, every February 2, pilgrims came to the basilica to celebrate the
The Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria is open every day of the year, the opening of the basilica and masses celebrated in it are the following:[9]
- Basilica:
- Closed Monday morning.
- Monday afternoon, from 15:00 to 19:00 h.
- From Tuesday to Sunday and holidays from 07:30 to 19:30 h.
- Masses:
- Monday at 18:00 h.
- From Tuesday to Saturday at 08:00 and at 18:00 h.
- Sundays and holy days at 08:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 18:00 h.
Gallery
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Front view
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View of Candelaria with the basilica in the foreground
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Statues in the square of the basilica
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Bell tower
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View of the dome from the interior
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Cristo de la Reconciliación
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Basilica of Candelaria in festivity
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Facade of basilica
See also
- Roman Catholic Diocese of San Cristóbal de La Laguna
- Virgin of Candelaria
- Plaza de la Patrona de Canarias
- Cathedral of La Laguna
- Real Santuario del Santísimo Cristo de La Laguna
- Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria (Medellín, Colombia)
References
- ^ Medio siglo de fervor en Candelaria - in Spanish
- ^ a b (in Spanish) Artículo periodístico de El Día Archived 2009-08-09 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b (in Spanish) Virgen de Candelaria, Patrona de Canarias Archived 2011-05-17 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ (in Spanish) Medio siglo de fervor en Candelaria (Historia del Santuario).
- ^ Remodelación de la Plaza de la Patrona de Canarias Archived 2011-09-30 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Página sobre Candelaria del Cabildo de Tenerife.
- ^ Título y dignidad de Basílica para la iglesia de la Patrona de Canarias Archived 2011-09-30 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ (in Spanish) La comunidad hindú rinde su tradicional visita a la Virgen de Candelaria y le regala un manto.
- ^ (in Spanish) Nuevo horario de la Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Patrona de Canarias Archived 2012-03-10 at the Wayback Machine.