The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Benedict of Palermo (Spanish : Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo ) is a Roman Catholic parish church in Paysandú , Uruguay .[ 1]
History
Ruins of the church after the siege of 1864–1865
The parish was established in 1805.[ 1]
The current temple was built in 1860, severely damaged during the siege of Paysandú (1864-1865) and rebuilt afterwards. It is dedicated to saint Benedict the Moor and the Virgin of the Rosary .[ 1]
In 1906 a Walcker organ was inaugurated.[ 2]
In 1949, Pope Pius XII proclaimed it basilica minor .[ 3]
Currently, a fundraising committee is advocating its refurbishment, understanding that, apart from its great religious and historic significance, this temple is also the venue of important cultural events.[ 4]
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