Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Temple of Santa Teresa La Nueva
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
1. Temple of Santa Teresa La Nueva Marker
Formó parte del Antiguo Convento del mismo nombre, fundado en el siglo XVIII para jóvenes humildes; conserva en su interior retablos neoclásicos.
Temple of Santa Teresa La Nueva.
This temple formed part of the Old Convent of the same name, founded in the 18th century for poor youth. Its interior conserves neoclassical altarpieces.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era.
Location. 19° 26.125′ N, 99° 7.648′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Calle Loreto just north of Calle de Mixcalco, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle Loreto 15, Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Temple of Our Lady of Loreto (within shouting distance of this marker); Nidjei Israel Synagogue (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Real Seminario de Minería
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
2. Temple of Santa Teresa La Nueva Marker
The marker is to the right of the main entrance to the temple.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
3. Neoclassical details of the interior of the Temple of Santa Teresa La Nueva
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 5, 2018
4. The temple houses some of the alleged remains of Santa Celeste
A nearby informational sheet mentions that the remains of Saint Celeste were brought from Spain in the 18th century by the temple's Carmelite nuns and Manuel Molina. The remains consist of bones, hair and blood of the saint. The bones have been incorporated into this statue. Unfortunately, there does not appear to be any historical information which backs up the authenticity of these remains or the existence of Saint Celeste.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 28, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on September 8, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
