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In the Argentine Republic no religion has an official character. The Roman Catholic Apostolic Church , the most traditional and also with the largest organized body, has a juridical status different from the rest of churches in line with the National Constitution, that supports this religion (Section 2º). However, apart from Catholicism, in our country there are over 2500 officially recognized cults and religions , that co–exist harmoniously, such as Protestantism, Pentecostalism, Judaism and Islamism, among many other creeds. In Argentina there is freedom of cult and religion consecrated in the National Constitution. Religions diversity has had a long tradition that honours our country. The legions of immigrants of the most diverse origin that arrived in our country in the first half of the past century gave our land an unquestionable universalistic, humanistic and plural seal. In that sense, the National Secretariat of Cult acts as the link between the national government and each of faith organizations.
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Our National Constitution , in its 14th. Article establishes that “All inhabitants in the Nation have same rights conforming to the laws that rule their practice, namely: to run any licit industry; to sail and trade; to petition; to come in, stay, travel and go out of the territory; to publish their ideas on the press with no prior censorship; to use and dispose of their real estate; to get associated for useful purposes; to freely practice their cult or religion ; to teach and to learn ".
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Main Popular Festivities
• Our Lady of Itatí: July 9.
• Virgen of Carmen de Cuyo: July 16.
• Pacha Mama: August 1.
• Saint Cayetano: August 7.
• Our Lady of Luján: October 1.
• San Martín de Tours: November 11.
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Main Catholic Festivities
• New Year: January 1.
• The Three Wise Men: January 6.
• Easter and Sunday of Resurrection: The date varies according to the year.
• Immaculate Conception of Virgin María: December 8.
• Christmas: December 25.
Source: www.argentina.gov.ar |
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