St. Michael's Church, Pamplona

St. Michael's Parish (Parroquia de San Miguel) was founded by Capuchin monks in 1940 and originally belonged to the church of La Milagros. 10 years later, the Provincial Council allocated a site for the construction of a parish church near La Cruz Square. The foundation stone was laid on June 29, 1950, in the presence of the bishop and representatives of the civil administration. The building was designed by architects Jose Yarnoz and Víctor Eusa. On March 13, 1954, the new church was consecrated, and the next day the first baptism took place in it.

St. Michael's Church, Pamplona

The altar was commissioned by the famous Navarre master Domngo de Bidarte, and the sculptures were made by the artist Pedro González de San Pedro. Polychrome murals made by the artist Juan Claver (Juan Claver).

St. Michael's Church, Pamplona

The shape and structure of the altar is similar to that of the cathedral of the Monastery of El Escorial. The altar was consecrated on May 8, 1959, on the feast of the Sign of the Archangel Michael.

St. Michael's Church, Pamplona

In 1960, the side altars and the Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima were consecrated.

St. Michael's Church, Pamplona

The dome is painted by the artist Ramón Stolz.

St. Michael's Church, Pamplona

The walls of the church are decorated with ceramic polychrome bas-reliefs depicting scenes from the Passion of Christ.

St. Michael's Church, Pamplona