Jalostotitlán, Jalisco, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)

The Virgin of the Assumption

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 6, 2018

1. The Virgin of the Assumption Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

La Virgen de la AsunciónLa patrona inmemorial de Jalostotitlán tiene un origen desconocido hasta ahora, pues no se han encontrado documentos que afirmen de donde proviene la imagen, ni la fecha en que llegó a la parroquia, sea cual sea la verdad es un hecho que al llegar la virgen de la Asunción cautivó a todos los pobladores por su singular belleza y creció la fe hacia ella rápidamente. Según el escultor Juan José Méndez la antigua imagen está elaborada en madera de sabino y data del siglo XVII. En los libros de Gobierno parroquiales aparece en los inventarios desde principios del siglo XVIII.

Sus fiestas se celebran del 1 a 16 de agosto reuniendo a todo el municipio y a sus hijos ausentes.

English translation:
The Virgin of the AssumptionThe immemorial patroness of Jalostotitlán has an unknown origin up to the present day, since no documents have been found that affirm from where the image comes, or the exact date when she arrived at the parish. Whatever the truth may be, it is a fact that when the Virgin of the Assumption arrived, her image captivated all the inhabitants due to her singular beauty and faith in

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her grew quickly. According to the sculptor Juan José Méndez, the ancient image is made of sabino wood (ahuehuete or Montezuma bald cypress) and dates from the 17th century. In the parochial government archives the image first appears in inventories at the beginning of the 18th century.

The Virgin’s feast days are held from August 1 to 16, bringing together the entire municipality and her absent children.

Erected by Casa de la Cultura Jalostotitlán.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant day of the year for for this entry is August 1.

Location. 21° 9.944′ N, 102° 28.035′ W. Marker is in Jalostotitlán, Jalisco. It is on Calle Morelos just east of Calle González Hermosillo, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jalostotitlán JAL 47120, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío,

on the Pacific Coast,

and in the Sierra Madre.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

on the Pacific Rim,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds

The Virgin of the Assumption over the altar at the nearby Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 6, 2018

2. The Virgin of the Assumption over the altar at the nearby Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption

itself in what was once New Spain,

a Spanish colony,

and the Aztec Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 18 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Archaeological Zone of Teocaltitán (within shouting distance of this marker); José María Cornejo (within shouting distance of this marker); Alfredo R. Placencia (within shouting distance of this marker); Pope John Paul II's Visit to Jalostotitlán (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Temple of the Blood of Christ (approx. 16 kilometers away); Chapel of the First Miracle (approx. 16.1 kilometers away); Temple of the Third Order (approx. 16.2 kilometers away); Mesón de la Virgen (approx. 16.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jalostotitlán.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 6, 2018

3. The Virgin of the Assumption Marker

The marker can be seen to the right in this view of a small plaza.

The nearby Parish of the Virgin of the Assumption (Parroquia de la Virgen de la Asunción) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 6, 2018

4. The nearby Parish of the Virgin of the Assumption (Parroquia de la Virgen de la Asunción)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 682 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 21, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.