The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar in the state of Barinas is undergoing comprehensive rehabilitation work under technical criteria and with the support of the cultural area, reported the Secretary of Government, Zenaida Gallardo.
Gallardo added that the work is being carried out as part of a plan to beautify the historic center de la ciudad.
"The intervention is being carried out under technical criteria and with the support of the cultural area, seeking to preserve the characteristics that make the cathedral a reference point for the history and identity of the people of Barinas," he said.
During the inspection, the commission found that the project is 70% complete and includes painting, conditioning of spaces, and reinforcement of some areas.
Gallardo emphasized that the priest's request was heeded and, together with the support of the mayor's office and the National Executive, the plan to maintain the architecture of the cathedral was initiated to guarantee not only the people of Barinas, but also visitors, a church in better physical condition.
For his part, Bastidas highlighted that the ceremony to welcome the new bishop will take place on September 26th and that the festivities in honor of the patron saint of Barinas will be in October, noting that by then the people of Barinas will have the church fully restored.
