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Fatima Church

Fatima Church
Architecture

Fatima Church

(492 )922 0157.

Calle Fátima 110, Sierra de Alica, Zacatecas, Zac.. 98050.

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Monday through Friday 07:00 am - 07:30 pm, Saturday 07:00 am - 07:30 pm, Sunday 07:30 am - 09:00 pm

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The Templo de Fatima is one of the finest examples of religious architecture in the city of Zacatecas. Its construction was begun under the sponsorship of some believers and Father Manuel de la Hoz. The first stone was laid on October 22, 1950 by Bishop Anthony M. Aguilar. The initial project was under the supervision of architect Damaso Flannelette, who was famous for having built the second tower of the Zacatecas Cathedral.  However, due to lack of resources  the construction of the temple wasn’t completed until the year 2000, and was dedicated on May 13 of that year.

The Fatima Temple is done in a Gothic style, and the orange-pink Zacatecan stone complements and enriches the fine art of the Zacatecan artists.  It has beautiful and colorful stained glass windows that depict religious scenes and passages, and in the main entrance and side walls are many ogival arches. The church has a double crossed nave, a dome, and two chapels that are dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The building is crowned by a slender central tower that is bordered by two other towers and some pinnacles.

Open daily from 7:00 to 8:30.

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Stained glass of the crucifixion
Stained glass of the crucifixion
Appearance of the Virgin of Fatima to the 4 apostles
Appearance of the Virgin of Fatima to the 4 apostles
Stained glass windows tell biblical passages
Stained glass windows tell biblical passages
Temple of Our Lady of Fatima and its pseudo-Gothic style
Temple of Our Lady of Fatima and its pseudo-Gothic style
Detail at the entrance of the church
Detail at the entrance of the church
Use of quarry orange called regionally, pigeon blood
Use of quarry orange called regionally, pigeon blood
The quality of the stained glass is impressive
The quality of the stained glass is impressive
Arch and side entrance
Arch and side entrance
Stained Glass of the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary
Stained Glass of the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary
Beautiful interior of colors due to its multiple stained glass windows
Beautiful interior of colors due to its multiple stained glass windows
The first stone was laid by Bishop Antonio M. Aguilar
The first stone was laid by Bishop Antonio M. Aguilar
Its construction begins in 1950
Its construction begins in 1950
Cinerary urns inside the church chapel
Cinerary urns inside the church chapel
Dominant central European Gothic pinnacle
Dominant central European Gothic pinnacle
Arches and gargoyles on the side of the church
Arches and gargoyles on the side of the church
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(492 )922 0157.

Calle Fátima 110, Sierra de Alica, Zacatecas, Zac.. 98050.