Religion in Argentina
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Christianity is the most widely professed religion in Argentina, with Catholicism being its largest denomination. This historical background is very much due to the Spanish influence brought about thr
Argentine Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus in Salta city.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity of Buenos Aires, seat of the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires.
The Basilica of Our Lady of Luján.
The Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.
The history of the Jews in Argentina goes back to the early sixteenth century, following the expulsion of Jews from Spain. Sephardic Jews fleeing persecution immigrated with explorers and colonists to
Religion in Argentina
…Jews began marrying outside of the Sephardi Jewish community. Although Jews account for less than 1% of Argentina's population, Buenos Aires has the largest population of Jews in the Americas, outside of the United States. It is the seventh largest Jewish community in the world. Buddhism in Argentina has been practiced since…
The Central Synagogue of Buenos Aires.
Sephardic Jew family from the Misiones Province, circa 1900.
Baron Maurice de Hirsch (1831–1896).
Interior of the Gran Templo Paso synagogue, Buenos Aires