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
Name: Basilica of San Lorenzo
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Diocese: Diocese of Charlotte
Basilica declaration: 6 April 1993
Advocation: 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
This church is located in Asheville, North CarolinaAmerica.
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 Hail Mary
Sources: Wikipedia in Spanish - "Annex: Catholic basilics and cathedrals of the United States" (version consulted in 2026). The historical data come from diocesan sources and from the United States Episcopal Conference.
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