San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary
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San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary is a seminary
in Havana
, Cuba
.
This building was erected by the Jesuits in the mid 18th century to house a seminary first founded in 1689. After the Jesuits were expelled in 1767, it was known as the St. Ambrose Seminary and in 1774 it was opened under the name St. Carlos and St. Ambrosio Royal School Seminary. It is also called St. Carlos Seminary in honor of King Charles III of Spain
, who declared it Conciliate in 1777, equaling it to the Spanish seminaries.
It was one of the most important buildings during the colony for it was a training center where prestigious Cuban intellectuals were educated, and as for its construction, new architectural elements were introduced. The original baroque porch has sculptures, and pilasters.
The front was later redesigned to face the bay. The current entrance was designed following the Cathedrals baroque motifs. The old porch, the courtyard and me main stairway, one of
the most splendid of colonial times, stands out among Havana
’s religious architecture. At both sides of the gate stand two busts of the most representative and important professors in the formation of the Cuban nationality: José Agustín Caballero and Félix Varela
.
The center courtyard is the only one of its kind in Cuba: it has galleries on three levels, the first with simple columns, the second with double columns, and the third with plain wooden piers. It still operates as a seminary.
Its present Rector
, Father Eduardo Najarro Reyes
, S.J., was appointed in 2007. He replaced Msgr. Jorge Enrique Serpa Pérez
who was appointed Bishop
of the Diocese of Pinar del Rio.
Seminary
A seminary, theological college, or divinity school is an institution of secondary or post-secondary education for educating students in theology, generally to prepare them for ordination as clergy or for other ministry...
in Havana
Havana
Havana is the capital city, province, major port, and leading commercial centre of Cuba. The city proper has a population of 2.1 million inhabitants, and it spans a total of — making it the largest city in the Caribbean region, and the most populous...
, Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
.
This building was erected by the Jesuits in the mid 18th century to house a seminary first founded in 1689. After the Jesuits were expelled in 1767, it was known as the St. Ambrose Seminary and in 1774 it was opened under the name St. Carlos and St. Ambrosio Royal School Seminary. It is also called St. Carlos Seminary in honor of King Charles III of Spain
Charles III of Spain
Charles III was the King of Spain and the Spanish Indies from 1759 to 1788. He was the eldest son of Philip V of Spain and his second wife, the Princess Elisabeth Farnese...
, who declared it Conciliate in 1777, equaling it to the Spanish seminaries.
It was one of the most important buildings during the colony for it was a training center where prestigious Cuban intellectuals were educated, and as for its construction, new architectural elements were introduced. The original baroque porch has sculptures, and pilasters.
The front was later redesigned to face the bay. The current entrance was designed following the Cathedrals baroque motifs. The old porch, the courtyard and me main stairway, one of
the most splendid of colonial times, stands out among Havana
Havana
Havana is the capital city, province, major port, and leading commercial centre of Cuba. The city proper has a population of 2.1 million inhabitants, and it spans a total of — making it the largest city in the Caribbean region, and the most populous...
’s religious architecture. At both sides of the gate stand two busts of the most representative and important professors in the formation of the Cuban nationality: José Agustín Caballero and Félix Varela
Félix Varela
Félix Varela y Morales was a notable figure in the Roman Catholic Church in both Cuba and the United States.-Life:Varela was born in Havana, Cuba and died in St. Augustine, Florida, United States...
.
The center courtyard is the only one of its kind in Cuba: it has galleries on three levels, the first with simple columns, the second with double columns, and the third with plain wooden piers. It still operates as a seminary.
Its present Rector
Rector
The word rector has a number of different meanings; it is widely used to refer to an academic, religious or political administrator...
, Father Eduardo Najarro Reyes
Eduardo Najarro Reyes
Fr. Eduardo Najarro Reyes, S.J. was the Rector of San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary since March 2007 until November 2008....
, S.J., was appointed in 2007. He replaced Msgr. Jorge Enrique Serpa Pérez
Jorge Enrique Serpa Pérez
Bishop Jorge Enrique Serpa Perez is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pinar del Rio.When Bishop Serpa was a child his family moved to Havana. He studied en El Buen Pastor Seminary in Havana...
who was appointed Bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
of the Diocese of Pinar del Rio.
Notable students and professors
- José Agustín Caballero
- Félix VarelaFélix VarelaFélix Varela y Morales was a notable figure in the Roman Catholic Church in both Cuba and the United States.-Life:Varela was born in Havana, Cuba and died in St. Augustine, Florida, United States...
- Eduardo Boza-MasvidalEduardo Boza-MasvidalEduardo Tomas Boza-Masvidal was the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Havana....
- Braulio Orue-VivancoBraulio Orue-VivancoBraulio Orue-Vivanco was the first Bishop of the Diocese of Pinar del Río....
- Alfredo Llaguno-CanalsAlfredo Llaguno-CanalsAlfredo Ignacio Llaguno Canals was the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Havana....
- Alfredo Petit-VergelAlfredo Petit-VergelAlfredo Petit-Vergel is the Titular Bishop of Buslacena and the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Havana....
- Evelio Díaz-CíaEvelio Díaz-CíaEvelio Diaz-Cia was the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Havana....
- Jaime Lucas Ortega y Alamino
- Jorge Enrique Serpa PérezJorge Enrique Serpa PérezBishop Jorge Enrique Serpa Perez is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pinar del Rio.When Bishop Serpa was a child his family moved to Havana. He studied en El Buen Pastor Seminary in Havana...