Cadereyta in Cadereyta de Montes, Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Temple of Saints Peter and Paul
Cadereyta de Montes - Pueblo Mágico
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 17, 2017
1. The Temple of Saints Peter and Paul Marker
Inscription.
The Temple of Saints Peter and Paul. Cadereyta de Montes - Pueblo Mágico.
Templo de San Pedro y San Pablo Se inicia su construcción en 1725 por la orden de los Frailes Menores Franciscanos. El altar principal se termina en 1731, su retablo barroco es obra del maestro escultor Pedro de Rojas y data de 1752, es un ejemplo notorio del estilo churrigueresco en Querétaro. La torre se construye en 1756 y en 1802 la fachada neoclásica. En 1910 se coloca el reloj. , . English:
Temple of Saints Peter and Paul Its construction began in 1725 by order of Franciscans Minor Friars. Its main altar was finished in 1731, its baroque altar piece was made in 1752 by the master sculptor Pedro de Rojas it is a notorious example of Churrígueresque style in Querétaro. The tower was built in 1756 and in 1802 the neoclassical facade. In 1910 the clock is placed..
Templo de San Pedro y San Pablo Se inicia su construcción en 1725 por la orden de los Frailes Menores Franciscanos. El altar principal se termina en 1731, su retablo barroco es obra del maestro escultor Pedro de Rojas y data de 1752, es un ejemplo notorio del estilo churrigueresco en Querétaro. La torre se construye en 1756 y en 1802 la fachada neoclásica. En 1910 se coloca el reloj.
English:
Temple of Saints Peter and Paul Its construction began in 1725 by order of Franciscans Minor Friars. Its main altar was finished in 1731, its baroque altar piece was made in 1752 by the master sculptor Pedro de Rojas it is a notorious example of Churrígueresque style in Querétaro. The tower was built in 1756 and in 1802 the neoclassical facade. In 1910 the clock is placed.
Location. 20° 41.664′ N, 99° 48.843′ W. Marker is in Cadereyta, Querétaro, in Cadereyta de Montes. Marker is on Calle Allende just east of Calle Melchor Ocampo, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cadereyta QUE 76500, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 17, 2017
2. The Temple of Saints Peter and Paul Marker
The marker is to the right of the main entrance to the temple.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 17, 2017
3. The altar piece of the Temple of Saints Peter and Paul
"...its baroque altar piece was made in 1752 by the master sculptor Pedro de Rojas it is a notorious example of Churrígueresque style in Querétaro."
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 17, 2017
4. The dome of the Temple of Saints Peter and Paul
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 24, 2019
5. An interior view of The Temple of Saints Peter and Paul
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 17, 2017
6. An enigmatic inscription to the left of The Temple of Saints Peter and Paul Marker
Part of the inscription may include "1731", the year that the marker mentions as when the main altar was completed.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 17, 2017
7. An additional marker on The Temple of Saints Peter and Paul
This additional inscription is to the left of the main entrance to the temple. It is in latin and fairly hard to read, but probably refers to 1979 maintenance work on the temple. It reads:
Fidelis Cadereytensis populus hoc parochiale templum Petri apostolorum principis Pauli Gentium apostoli post CLXXIV ann adhellattone erectum ipse perfecit decoravit Ann Dom. MDCCCV animarum custodi Gregorio Gonzalez
English translation: The faithful people of this parish temple of Cadereyta of Paul the Apostle and Peter the Prince, after 174 years, perfected and decorated what was built in the Year of Our Lord 1805 Prayers of souls to keep Gregorio González
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 12, 2018
8. An additional marker on the northern face of the Temple of Saints Peter and Paul
Remozamiento atrio y plaza Gob. del Estado H. Ayuntamiento 70_73 Sep. 5/73
English translation:
Renovation of the atrium and plaza State Government Honorable City Council 1970-1973 September 5, 1973
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 23, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 5. submitted on March 25, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 6. submitted on September 23, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 7. submitted on September 27, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 8. submitted on May 13, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.