Iglesia de San José y Espíritu Santo, Roman Catholic church in Campo de la Verdad district, Córdoba, Spain
Iglesia de San José y Espíritu Santo is a Catholic church in the Campo de la Verdad neighborhood with three naves, where the central nave rises significantly higher than the side sections. The building concludes with a tripartite chancel and a flat gable roof.
A hermitage originally stood at this location, and the current building was constructed on its foundation. In 1952, a comprehensive renovation took place under Bishop Fray Albino's direction, which gave the structure its present form.
The Brotherhood of Vera-Cruz uses this church as a starting point for its penitential procession on Holy Monday, continuing a tradition that has shaped the religious community for centuries. The procession winds through the streets and connects this place to the city's holiday celebrations.
The church sits at Plaza de Santa Teresa near the Guadalquivir River and welcomes visitors throughout the year. It is most easily reached on foot and lies in a quiet area of the city that is straightforward to explore.
Santa Teresa of Avila visited the original hermitage at this site in 1575 during her journey to Seville. This visit has anchored the place firmly in religious history.
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