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.