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'''Parroquia San Francisco de Asís''' (Parish of Saint Francis of Assisi) is a territorial parish in the [[Archdiocese of Panamá]], located in the Casco Antiguo (also known as Casco Viejo) historic district of Panamá City, Panamá. Dedicated to [[Francis of Assisi|Saint Francis of Assisi]], the thirteenth-century founder of the Franciscan Order, venerated for his embrace of poverty, love of creation, and peace—the parish church faces Plaza Bolívar and is a prominent heritage site in the UNESCO-listed historic center. | '''Parroquia San Francisco de Asís''' (Parish of Saint Francis of Assisi) is a territorial parish in the [[Archdiocese of Panamá]], located in the Casco Antiguo (also known as Casco Viejo) historic district of [[Panamá City, Panamá]]. Dedicated to [[Francis of Assisi|Saint Francis of Assisi]], the thirteenth-century founder of the Franciscan Order, venerated for his embrace of poverty, love of creation, and peace—the parish church faces Plaza Bolívar and is a prominent heritage site in the UNESCO-listed historic center. | ||
The church building dates to the colonial period, with construction attributed to the seventeenth century following the destruction of the original Panamá Viejo in 1671. Elevated to parish status in 1913, it has served the community in the restored Casco Antiguo. As of January 3, 2026, the parish continues regular liturgical celebrations and contributes to the cultural preservation of the historic district. | The church building dates to the colonial period, with construction attributed to the seventeenth century following the destruction of the original Panamá Viejo in 1671. Elevated to parish status in 1913, it has served the community in the restored Casco Antiguo. As of January 3, 2026, the parish continues regular liturgical celebrations and contributes to the cultural preservation of the historic district. | ||