San Pedro Sula Cathedral barby, Catholic cathedral in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle is a church building with high cream-colored walls, sturdy pillars, and a central cupola situated on 1 Calle in San Pedro Sula. The structure spans between 2 Avenida SO and 3 Avenida SO, with its rear facing 2 Calle SO, right beside the Parque Central.
The building was designed by architect José Francisco Zalazar in Revival style and opened its doors in 1949 to serve the Catholic community. In 2023, Pope Francis elevated it to Metropolitan status, establishing a new ecclesiastical province centered on the city.
The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Peter, the city's patron, and its central dome holds paintings of the twelve apostles made in 1965 by a painter of Arab origin. Hand-carved wooden statues and religious paintings of saints decorate the interior. Since 2017 Glenis Geovany Mejía Ortiz has served as parish priest.
The building sits right at the Parque Central, making it easy to find and reach on foot. The location puts it among shops and other city center sights, so you can combine your visit with other things nearby.
The central cupola holds paintings of the twelve apostles, made in 1965 by a painter of Arab origin. At 67 metres long, 38 wide and 35 high to the cupola, the cathedral is the second-largest Catholic church in Honduras.
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