How many churches leave you speechless? The Templo Santísimo Redentor likely will. This Holy Redeemer Church stands in the Cuauhtémoc neighborhood near San Rafael. It is a 20th-century marvel. Even secular visitors find it fascinating.
The Templo El Divino Redentor has a captivating story. It began with José Fernández Cangas. He was an academic engineer and La Salle University teacher. He designed and built this church. The project spanned from 1962 to 1964. Kitzia Hofmann added her acclaimed stained-glass work. She decorated many important churches in Mexico and the United States.
The 1985 and 2017 earthquakes damaged the Templo El Divino Redentor. Parishioners lovingly restored its arches. The arches are simple and dramatic. The Templo El Divino Redentor is the parish church. It serves the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. They are known as the Redemptorists. Alphonsus Liguori founded this group in 1749. Their mission was to serve the peasantry near Naples, Italy.
The Redemptorists have a special devotion. It is to Our Mother of Perpetual Help. She is often shown as a Byzantine icon. Pope Pius IX named the congregation as custodians in 1865. The original icon resides in Rome. It is at the Redemptorist Church of St. Alphonsus Liguori.
In January 1967 the construction was inaugurated. It has since become a prayer center for local residents. This temple is more than just a building. It is a testament to faith. It is also a work of art. The Templo El Divino Redentor blends architectural brilliance with spiritual devotion.