Church of Saint Lucia

This church was built ca. 1542 and it was one of the first temples that invited natives and new inhabitants to participate in the liturgy.

The facade was very sober, unlike those of other temples, which were profusely adorned.

It is located in the outskirts of Antigua Guatemala, on the road to Ciudad Vieja. It has twin bell towers and the atrium is now a small plaza covered with scant vegetation.

Location in La Antigua Guatemala Click here and go to the interactive map.

The earthquakes of 1717 and 1773 damaged St. Lucia just as the rest of the churches of the city. The latter tremor caused the worst structural damages.

Today the temple houses several images, including the Virgin of Candelaria, which is taken out in procession on the first Sunday of February, before February 2, the day of her feast.

It is also the abode of the images of the Virgin of Conception and Jesus of Nazareth, among others. Ms. María Teresa Urrutia donated several of the images.

Very few people come to visit because it is not located in a convenient area.