Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Bethlehemite Convent in Guanajuato
estuvieron desde
1727 el hospital, hospicio,
escuela y convento de
Belén
Ayuntamiento 1989-91
English translation:
Here, since 1727 was the hospital, nursing home, school
and convent of the Bethlehemites
City Council of 1989-91
Erected by Ayuntamiento de Guanajuato de 1989-91.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1727.
Location. 21° 1.063′ N, 101° 15.454′ W. Marker is in Guanajuato. Marker is on Calle Benito Juárez, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 77 Calle Benito Juárez, Guanajuato 36000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Temple of Bethlehem (a few steps from this marker); The Hidalgo Market (within shouting distance of this marker); José Martí in Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); The International Cervantes Festival (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Cemetery of the Convent of the Temple of Bethlehem (about 120 meters away); San Roque Church and Plaza (about 120 meters away); The Temple of San Roque (about 120 meters away); Enrique Ruelas Espinosa (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guanajuato.
Also see . . . The Bethlehemite Brothers. The Bethlehemite Brothers are a religious institute founded in Guatemala in 1653 and restored in 1984. Their official name is the Order of Bethlehemite Brothers (Ordo Fratrum Bethlemitarum: O.F.B.), or the Bethlehem Brothers (Hermanos de Belén). The members, like the members of two other Catholic religious orders, are known as Bethlehemites (Betlemitas). They are also known as the Order of the Brothers of Our Lady of Bethlehem (Orden de los Hermanos de Nuestra Señora de Bethlehem). In 2007, the order had 17 members, living in a single community. (Submitted on December 17, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on June 15, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.