Aldea San Bartolomé Becerra in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)
100th Anniversary of the Cross of San Bartolomé Becerra
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 18, 2016
1. 100th Anniversary of the Cross of San Bartolomé Becerra Marker
Primer Centenario
de la Cruz
Hermandad de la Consagrada
Imagen de Jesus Nazareno
de la Caida y Santisima
Virgen de Dolores
de San Bartolome Becerra.
Periodo Social 1994-1998
La Antigua Guate. 16 octubre 1995
100th Anniversary of the Cross
Brotherhood of the Consecrated Image of
Jesus the Nazarene of the Fall
and the Most Holy Lady of Sorrows
of San Bartolomé Becerra
Administration of 1994-1998
Antigua Guatemala, October 16, 1995
Erected 1995 by Hermandad de la Consagrada Imagen de Jesus Nazareno de la Caida y Santisima Virgen de Dolores de San Bartolome Becerra.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is October 16, 1895.
Location. 14° 33.077′ N, 90° 44.901′ W. Marker is in Aldea San Bartolomé Becerra, Sacatepéquez, in Antigua Guatemala. The marker and cross are directly in
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Father Hermógenes López Coarchita (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Juan José Rodil and Companions (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Dr. Frederick Wilson Popenoe (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Rafael Landívar (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); a different marker also named Rafael Landívar (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); Ancient Channel of Stone (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Captain Braulio Laguardia Morales (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Workers Night School of Antigua Guatemala (approx. 1.5 kilometers away).
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 18, 2016
2. 100th Anniversary of the Cross of San Bartolomé Becerra Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 18, 2016
3. Inscription on the Cross of San Bartolomé Becerra
This is the date inscribed on the cross (Obre 16 1895 or October 16, 1895). The entire inscription around the base reads: Recuerdo de la Familia Gomes Q Obre 16 1895 (English: A gift from the Gomes Q. Family, October 16, 1895).
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 18, 2016
4. The Catholic Church of the small village of San Bartolomé Becerra
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 19, 2017
5. Interior of the Catholic Church of San Bartolomé Becerra
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 19, 2017
6. The image of Jesús Nazareno de la Caída
The image of Jesus Nazarene of the Fall is directly behind the altar of the Catholic Church of San Bartolomé Becerra.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 22, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 5, 6. submitted on May 21, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
