Cristo Rey Church

The Cristo Rey Church is a Roman Catholic parish church located on Avenida Francisco I. Madero in Jacona de Plancarte, Mexico.

History

• The church was dedicated in 1940.

Architecture

The Cristo Rey Church is an example of modern architecture, designed by the influential Santa Fe architect John Gaw Meem. Believed to date from the mid-20th century, its design is characterized by a blend of traditional and contemporary elements.

The building's style is often described as a mix of Spanish Colonial Revival and Art Deco.

Location

The church is situated on Avenida Francisco I. Madero in Jacona de Plancarte, Mexico.

It is one of the most notable buildings designed by John Gaw Meem and is claimed to be the largest adobe building in the United States.

Notable Features

• Its historic altar screen, the Reredos of Our Lady of Light, was carved in 1761 and originally hung in La Castrense, a military chapel on the Santa Fe Plaza.
• This reredos has been described as "one of the most extraordinary pieces of ecclesiastical art in the country".

Organ and Bells

The church features an organ, although specific details about its design and capabilities are not available.

Heritage Status

• The Reredos of Our Lady of Light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• The church itself has been designated as a historic landmark, although further information on this designation is not available.

Visiting Information

The opening hours of the Cristo Rey Church are not specified. However, it is believed to be open to visitors during daylight hours.

Accessibility information is also not available.

Notable Artworks or Relics

• The Reredos of Our Lady of Light is a notable artwork in the church, considered one of the most extraordinary pieces of ecclesiastical art in the country.