Английская Википедия:Basilica of Our Lady of El Valle

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Шаблон:Infobox church The Basilica of Our Lady of El Valle[1] (Шаблон:Lang-es)[2] It is a Gothic Revival basilica located in El Valle del Espíritu Santo a town on the island of Margarita, of Nueva Esparta state, in northwestern Venezuela.[3]

Its name is in honor of the patron saint of the town and the Venezuelan Navy: the Virgen del Valle.[4] After being founded the church San Nicolás de Bari, it was declared Basilica of Nueva Esparta state, on September 8, 1955, so that from that date its festivities are held; beginning with the descent of the Virgin on 8 September each year, which is placed where the public can see it up close. On 8 December is the rise of the Virgin, which is placed on an altar located at the top where the priest officiates masses.

Initially a small church, the building has been modified several times. One of the modifications was coordinated by Father Philip Martinez in 1733. It was declared a Minor Basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1995.

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