Basilica of St. Lawrence (Asheville)

Basilica of St. Lawrence (Asheville)

Art Deco Architecture in North Carolina

The Basilica of St. Lawrence in Asheville, North Carolina, belongs to the Diocese of Charlotte. It was declared a minor basilica on April 6, 1993.

Main data

Nombre: Basílica de San Lorenzo
Ubicación: Asheville, Carolina del Norte
Diócesis: Diócesis de Charlotte
Declaración basílica: 6 de abril de 1993
Advocación: San Lorenzo

History

The Basilica of San Lorenzo was built in the Art Deco style in the early 20th century. It is one of the few Catholic churches of this architectural style in the United States. Declared a minor basilica in 1993, it is notable for its geometric lines and unique interior decoration.

Location

Esta iglesia se encuentra en Asheville, Carolina del Norte, Estados Unidos.

A prayer for this church

May the Lord bless the community that celebrates the faith in this temple, and may Mary intercede for all the faithful who visit it.

Pray a Hail Mary
Fuentes: Wikipedia en español — «Anexo:Basílicas y catedrales católicas de Estados Unidos» (versión consultada en 2026). Los datos históricos proceden de fuentes diocesanas y del registro de la Conferencia Episcopal de los Estados Unidos.

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