St. Peter's Church, Lima
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Iglesia de San Pedro is the Spanish name for Saint Peter Church (formerly San Pablo church) located in Lima
, Peru. The church was completed in 1638.
It is administered by the Jesuits
and it was created Basilica as part of the Archdiocese of Lima.
The church is part of the Historic Centre of Lima, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991.
In this church, Sacred Heart of Jesus is venerated.
Lima
Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central part of the country, on a desert coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima...
, Peru. The church was completed in 1638.
It is administered by the Jesuits
Society of Jesus
The Society of Jesus is a Catholic male religious order that follows the teachings of the Catholic Church. The members are called Jesuits, and are also known colloquially as "God's Army" and as "The Company," these being references to founder Ignatius of Loyola's military background and a...
and it was created Basilica as part of the Archdiocese of Lima.
The church is part of the Historic Centre of Lima, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991.
In this church, Sacred Heart of Jesus is venerated.