Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
"El Socorrito" Temple
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 14, 2018
1. "El Socorrito" Temple Marker
Siendo concluidos éstos trabajos hoy se digna bendecirlo nuestro Sr. Obispo Don Jesús Humberto Velázquez Garay y el Sr. Rector del Seminario Mons. Juan José Pérez Parra quien apoyó dignamente.
17 de Septiembre de 1994
Dolores Hidalgo, C.I.N.Gt.
The Chaplain of "El Socorrito" Temple, José Tranquilino Anaya, wholeheartedly and selflessly supported by a "Pro-reconstruction" Committee and all the neighbors, rebuilt the Temple and annexes, starting on January 8, 1993.
These works being concluded today, they are worthy to be blessed by our Bishop Jesús Humberto Velázquez Garay and the Rector of the Seminary, Bishop Juan José Pérez Parra, who also supported this reconstruction.
September 17, 1994
Dolores Hidalgo, C.I.N.Gt.
Erected 1994.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1993.
Location. 21° 9.378′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Temple of El Calvario (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Parish of the Asunción (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); National Flag Monument (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Birthplace of José Alfredo Jiménez (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); José María Morelos y Pavón (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Cocomacán (approx. half a kilometer away); Parish of Nuestro Señora de los Dolores (approx. half a kilometer away); Miguel Hidalgo and the First Insurgents (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dolores Hidalgo.
Regarding "El Socorrito" Temple. “El
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 14, 2018
2. "El Socorrito" Temple Marker
The marker is to the right of the entrance to the temple, seen here along a wall to the east.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 14, 2018
3. "El Socorrito" Temple
The temple is difficult to photograph from a distance due to its unorthodox construction. Its lack of a tower or imposing facade is notable among Mexican churches.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 14, 2018
4. The western elevation of "El Socorrito" Temple
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 14, 2018
5. An interior view of "El Socorrito" Temple
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 25, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
