Cathedral of San Fernando
Cathedral of San Fernando in San Antonio
The Cathedral of
San Fernando (also called the Cathedral of Our Lady of Candelaria and
Guadalupe) is a cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church located in downtown San
Antonio, Texas, USA.
It is the mother church of the Archdiocese of San Antonio
and the seat of its archbishop. The cathedral is also known as the Church of
Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria y Guadalupe and is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. It is notable as one of the oldest cathedrals in
the United States.
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San
Fernando Cathedral is one of the oldest active cathedrals in the United States.
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The
original church of San Fernando was built between 1738 and 1750.
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The
Cathedral is registered as one of the USA Historic Places.
San Antonio The
Saga At Main Plaza : The Saga Laser Show, a 24-minute film on the history of
San Antonio, runs on the facade of the San Fernando Cathedral. The Show times
are 9.00, 9:30 and 10 p.m. on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for at
least the next 10 years.
Location : San Fernando Cathedral, 115 N. Main Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78205
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