Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
The Church and Convent of Regina Coeli
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
1. The Church and Convent of Regina Coeli Marker
reedificado en el siglo XVIII como
parte del Convento del mismo
nombre siendo la segunda
fundación concepcionista
en la Nueva España.
rebuilt in the 18th century as part of the Convent of the same name, being the second convent founded by Conceptionists in the New Spain.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Man-Made Features.
Location. 19° 25.686′ N, 99° 8.328′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker can be reached from Calle Regina just east of Calle Bolivar. The marker is along a pedestrian street (Calle Regina), some few meters east of Calle Bolivar. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Calle Regina, Ciudad de México 06080, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Concepción Béistegui Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Guillermo Prieto (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); San Jerónimo (about
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
2. An additional marker on the facade of the Convent of Regina Coeli
This additional marker celebrates the 425th anniversary of the foundation of the Convent of Regina Coeli by the Order of the Immaculate Conception on October 28, 1998.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
3. An additional marker on the facade of the Convent of Regina Coeli
This additional marker celebrates the 400th anniversary of the foundation of the Convent of Regina Coeli by the Order of the Immaculate Conception on October 28, 1973. Interestingly, it also notes that the Order left the Convent in 1863.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
4. An additional marker on the facade of the Convent of Regina Coeli
This older, additional marker is to the far left along the facade of the Convent of Regina Coeli. It reads:
Juebes 28 de octubre de 1773 se hizo en esta yglesia una solemne funcion, en celebridad de cumplyr 200 años de fundado este monasterio, pues el año de 1573 binieron a fundarlo las señoras religiosas del Real Combento de la Ymaculada Concepcion de esta Corte. Y lo confirmo el Soberano Pontifice Gregorio XIII, por su Nuncio Apostolico, en 9 de junio de 1578.
Varias señoras religiosas de este monasterio han salido a fundar: primero el Combento de Regina Coely en la ciudad de Oaxaca el año de 1596: segundo el de San Bernardo de esta Corte el de 1636: tercero el de San Miguel el Grande el de 1736: y se han hospedado en este monasterio, las mui reverendas Madres Fundadoras de Santa Brigyda, el año de 1743: i las de la Enseñanza el de 1753.
El recinto, embygado, crujía de azulesos, pynturas de los sagrados doctore que están en las pechinas y blaqueo por dentro y fuera de esta iglesia, se hizo en el año de 1781, siendo abadesa, la mui reverenda Madre Marya Augustina de Señora Santa Anna.
English translation:
On October 28, 1773, a solemn function was held in this church, in order to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the founding of this monastery, for in 1573 the nuns of the Royal Convent of the Immaculate Conception of this Court founded it. It was then confirmed by the Sovereign Pope Gregory XIII through his Nuncio Apostolico, on June 9, 1578.
Several religious of this monastery have gone on to found other convents: first the Convent of Regina Coeli in the city of Oaxaca in 1596, second Convent of San Bernardo of this Court in 1636 and the third in San Miguel el Grande in 1736. They have also hosted many that have stayed in this monastery, such as the many reverend Founding Mothers of Santa Brigida in 1743 and those of La Enseñanza in 1753.
The building, arches, walkways, tile work, paintings of the sacred doctors in their niches and the inside and outside painting of this church, was done in the year 1781 under the abbess, the Very Reverend Mother Maria Augustina of Santa Anna.
Varias señoras religiosas de este monasterio han salido a fundar: primero el Combento de Regina Coely en la ciudad de Oaxaca el año de 1596: segundo el de San Bernardo de esta Corte el de 1636: tercero el de San Miguel el Grande el de 1736: y se han hospedado en este monasterio, las mui reverendas Madres Fundadoras de Santa Brigyda, el año de 1743: i las de la Enseñanza el de 1753.
El recinto, embygado, crujía de azulesos, pynturas de los sagrados doctore que están en las pechinas y blaqueo por dentro y fuera de esta iglesia, se hizo en el año de 1781, siendo abadesa, la mui reverenda Madre Marya Augustina de Señora Santa Anna.
On October 28, 1773, a solemn function was held in this church, in order to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the founding of this monastery, for in 1573 the nuns of the Royal Convent of the Immaculate Conception of this Court founded it. It was then confirmed by the Sovereign Pope Gregory XIII through his Nuncio Apostolico, on June 9, 1578.
Several religious of this monastery have gone on to found other convents: first the Convent of Regina Coeli in the city of Oaxaca in 1596, second Convent of San Bernardo of this Court in 1636 and the third in San Miguel el Grande in 1736. They have also hosted many that have stayed in this monastery, such as the many reverend Founding Mothers of Santa Brigida in 1743 and those of La Enseñanza in 1753.
The building, arches, walkways, tile work, paintings of the sacred doctors in their niches and the inside and outside painting of this church, was done in the year 1781 under the abbess, the Very Reverend Mother Maria Augustina of Santa Anna.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
5. The Church and Convent of Regina Coeli and Marker
The marker is to the right of the main, larger entryway to the church of the convent. The additional markers can be seen farther to the left along the facade of the church.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 12, 2018
6. The Church and Convent of Regina Coeli
An additional view of a part of the northern face of the church and convent.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 14, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 6. submitted on October 31, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
