the inspiration for the neo-gothic style came from various churches in europe and in the united states - the cathedral of saint-pierre in geneva, switzerland was the most influential in shaping the design.

reverend mattathias organized a campaign that collected donations from presbyterians in brazil and the us and was able to raised an ample budget for he building project - the cathedral was inaugurated in 1934.      initially the building was not completed in accordance with the plans, despite the availability of funds - most notably, the frontal towers were only added during the first major remodeling in 1960.