Quetzaltenango, Guatemala — Central America
Site of the Discovery of the Virgin of Sorrows
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 26, 2018
1. Site of the Discovery of the Virgin of Sorrows Marker
Recuerdo del 1er Centenario del hallazgo de la Santisima Virgen de Dolores del Templo de San Juan de Dios – en esta casa Noviembre 19 1854 1954
Los Comites
Tribute on the 100th anniversary of the Discovery of the Most Holy Virgin of Sorrows of the Temple of San Juan de Dios – in this house on November 19, 1854
1954, The Committees
Erected 1954 by Los Comites.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is November 19, 1854.
Location. 14° 50.05′ N, 91° 31.159′ W. Marker is in Quetzaltenango. Marker is on 13 Avenida just north of 7a Calle, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 Avenida 6-16, Quetzaltenango 09001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. La Exposición Artesanal e Industrial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Death of Remigio Mérida (within shouting distance of this marker); Cultural Center (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
this page online
Regarding Site of the Discovery of the Virgin of Sorrows. The house at this site was occupied by the family of Francisco Anguiano, who had as his housekeeper Ms. Martina N., whom they left to look after the house on the occasion that the whole family had moved to the capital. When she was alone in the house, at night she heard many noises in the attic, so she went to the authorities, asking for help. When they arrived, an inspection was made, in which the only thing that was found was a wooden box, which contained the sculpture of the Virgin of Sorrows. This happened on November 19, 1854. Until now, it is not known how the image came to the attic of the house or who the sculptor was. Translated and adapted from https://www.cucuruchoenguatemala.com/la-virgen-dolores-anguiano-quetzaltenango/
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 26, 2018
2. Site of the Discovery of the Virgin of Sorrows Marker
The marker is to the right of the right-most entrance to the building seen here.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
