Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul of Paramaribo

Marian Invocation of Paramaribo (Diocese of Paramaribo)
Recognized by the Church

The Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul of Paramaribo is the main Catholic church of Suriname and one of the largest wooden cathedrals in the world. Its importance is above all historical, architectural and pastoral. The Catholic Church in Suriname is a minority but very old, linked to the colonial mission among an ethnically very diverse population. There is no Marian advocation which is the owner of the cathedralicia headquarters in the sources consulted.

Main data

Origin and history

The Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul of Paramaribo is the main Catholic church of Suriname and one of the largest wooden cathedrals in the world. Its importance is above all historical, architectural and pastoral. The Catholic Church in Suriname is a minority but very old, linked to the colonial mission among an ethnically very diverse population. There is no Marian advocation which is the owner of the cathedralicia headquarters in the sources consulted.

The image and the sanctuary

The cathedral stands out for its unique wooden architecture and is the great national Catholic reference point. There is no specific Marian image or Marian exvotes linked to it. Marian devotion in Suriname seems to be expressed more in parishes, liturgical parties, rosaries and pastoral use of universal advocacy than in a documented network of sanctuaries.

Sponsorship and coronation

Catholic Cathedral dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul, fully recognized by the Church. It does not contain self-advocation, patronage or Marian coronation.

Party and devotion

His titular feast is the solemnity of St. Peter and Paul (June 29). As for Marian devotion, Our Lady of Perpetual Relief is a recognizable vocation in the Catholic use of the country (with universal feast on June 27), but there is no detailed local implantation or Marian feast of the cathedral.

Link to the Rosary

Although dedicated to the Apostles Peter and Paul, the cathedral welcomes the Marian piety of the Surinamese Catholic people, who pray the Rosary in parishes and homes. In her mysteries, Mary leads the faithful of this diverse land to the faith that the apostles preached.