Ariel view, 1939. Architect Enrique de la Mora y Palomar, 1907-1978. Parabolic vaults replace the traditional rectangular shape of earlier churches. Church looms high above nearby buildings. Church architecture--20th century.
Exterior, 1939. Architect Enrique de la Mora y Palomar, 1907-1978. Free-standing brick campanile contrasts with the smooth concrete vaults of the church, Crucifix with twelve apostles below Statue of Mary on tower, Church architecture--20th century.
Huge crucifix on the church exterior, 1939. Architect Enrique de la Mora y Palomar, 1907-1978. Liturgy and architecture, Church architecture--20th century.
Interior, 1939. Angel Sculpture. Architect Enrique de la Mora y Palomar, 1907-1978. Liturgy and architecture, Church architecture--20th century.
Interior, 1939. Sculpture of Jesus Christ. Architect Enrique de la Mora y Palomar, 1907-1978. Liturgy and art, Christian art and symbolism, Church architecture--20th century.
Interior, 1939. Statue. Architect Enrique de la Mora y Palomar, 1907-1978. Liturgy and art, Christian art and symbolism, Church architecture--20th century.
Interior, 1939. Parabolic vaults extend from the floor and cross at the ceilng. Raised altar is focus of the vaulted sanctuary. Architect Enrique de la Mora y Palomar, 1907-1978. Liturgy and art, Church architecture--20th century.
Interior, 1939. Stained glass window with Stations of the Cross below. Architect Enrique de la Mora y Palomar, 1907-1978. Liturgy and art, Church architecture--20th century.
Interior, 1939. Ample indirect light filtering in through side windows. Architect Enrique de la Mora y Palomar, 1907-1978. Liturgy and art, Church architecture--20th century.
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