Quetzaltenango, Guatemala — Central America

Site of the Discovery of the Virgin of Sorrows

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 26, 2018

1. Site of the Discovery of the Virgin of Sorrows Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Recuerdo del 1er Centenario del hallazgo de la Santisima Virgen de Dolores del Templo de San Juan de Dios – en esta casa Noviembre 19 1854 1954
Los Comites

English translation:
Tribute on the 100th anniversary of the Discovery of the Most Holy Virgin of Sorrows of the Temple of San Juan de Dios – in this house on November 19, 1854
1954, The Committees

Erected 1954 by Los Comites.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is November 19, 1854.

Location. 14° 50.05′ N, 91° 31.159′ W. Marker is in Quetzaltenango. It is on 13 Avenida just north of 7a Calle, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 Avenida 6-16, Quetzaltenango 09001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in North America,

specifically in Central America,

in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: La Exposición Artesanal e Industrial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Death of Remigio Mérida (within shouting distance of this marker); Cultural Center (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (about 120 meters away); Rafael Landívar University (about 120 meters away); The Quetzaltenango City Hall (about 150 meters away); Juan José Ortega (about 180 meters away); The German School of Guatemala (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quetzaltenango.

Regarding Site of the Discovery of the Virgin of Sorrows. The house at this site was occupied by the family of Francisco Anguiano, who had as his housekeeper Ms. Martina N., whom they left to look after the house on the occasion that the whole family had moved to the capital. When she was alone in the house, at night she heard many noises in the attic, so she went to the authorities, asking for help. When they arrived, an inspection was made, in which the only thing that was found was a wooden box, which contained the sculpture of the Virgin of Sorrows. This happened on November

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 26, 2018

2. Site of the Discovery of the Virgin of Sorrows Marker

The marker is to the right of the right-most entrance to the building seen here.

19, 1854. Until now, it is not known how the image came to the attic of the house or who the sculptor was. Translated and adapted from https://www.cucuruchoenguatemala.com/la-virgen-dolores-anguiano-quetzaltenango/

Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.