Iglesia de San Gregorio

The Church of San Gregorio is one of the most interesting ones in Telde. It is a Neoclassical parish that was realized by Diego Nicolás Eduardo in 1848, when it was founded, it is located in the square of the same name in the urban center of Telde.

It has an important artistic representation in its interior, many neoclassical altarpieces by the great Canarian painter and restorer José Arencibia Gil who lived in the first half of the 20th century.

These works guard a sculptural collection of notable relevance, among them the image of San Gregorio Thaumaturgo, which was carved by José Luján Pérez. Also noteworthy is the size of Our Lady of Sorrows, which was made at the end of the 19th century by Silvestre Bello.

The Church of San Gregorio also has a small museum, in the collection of objects that has to be highlighted some of great historical value, for example a reliquary that preserves challenges of St. Anthony Mary Claret, the staff and miter of Bishop Codina is also part of the treasures that are kept behind the walls of this temple.