Toluca, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Temple of the Santa Veracruz

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021

1. Temple of the Santa Veracruz Marker

The marker is made up of numerous tiles attached to the southern elevation of the temple.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Filii ejus beatissimam praedica verunt
Templo de la Santa Veracruz
1884 1984
El 3 de Agosto del año del Señor de 1884, por decreto del Arzobispo de México Sr. Dr. Don Blagio Antonio de la Bastida y Dávalos, se hizo entrega de este Templo de la Santa Veracruz a los RR.PP. Misioneros Hijos del Inmaculado Corazón de María, fundados por San Antonio María Claret.

El 16 de Julio de 1849. Fungía como Párroco de Toluca el, por muchos títulos, recordado Fray Buenaventura Merlín; y como Capellán del Templo El Pbro. Manuel Escudero quien, en nombre del Señor Arzobispo, entregó las llaves del Templo al M.R.P. Domingo Solá y Vives. C.M.T. Antes de un año, el 4 de Abril de 1885, el P. Domingo Solá, en los anexos del Templo de la Santa Veracruz fundó el Colegio Hispano-Mexicano donde se formaron tantas Generaciones de Toluqueños. Impartio Cultura este Centro de Enseñanza de 1885 a 1914. Toluca de San José, en el Primer Centenario. 1884-1984.

English translation:
Her children arise and call her blessed (Proverbs 31:28)
Temple of the Santa Veracruz
1884-1984
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August 3 of the Year of the Lord of 1884, by decree of the Archbishop of Mexico Dr. Blagio Antonio de la Bastida y Dávalos, this Temple of the Santa Veracruz was given to the RR.PP. Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, founded by Saint Antonio María Claret.

July 16, 1849. As Pastor of Toluca, and by many other titles, is remembered Friar Buenaventura Merlín; and as Chaplain of the Temple, the Presbyter Manuel Escudero, who, on behalf of the Lord Archbishop, handed over the keys of the Temple to M.R.P. Domingo Solá y Vives, C.M.F. Before a year had passed, on April 4, 1885, Friar Domingo Solá, in the annexes of the Temple of Santa Veracruz founded the Hispano-Mexican College where so many generations of Toluca were formed. This teaching center imparted culture from 1885 to 1914. Toluca de San José, in its First Century. 1884-1984.

Erected 1984.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is April 4, 1885.

Location. 19° 17.508′ N, 99° 39.352′ W. Marker is in Toluca, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). It is at the intersection of Avenida Independencia and Mariano Rivapalacio, on the right when traveling east on Avenida Independencia. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Toluca MEX 50000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico

and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

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

Temple of the Santa Veracruz and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021

2. Temple of the Santa Veracruz and Marker

walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Temple of the Santa Veracruz (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan B. Garza (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of la Santa Veracruz (within shouting distance of this marker); Francisco Modesto de Olaguibel (within shouting distance of this marker); Toluca as the Capital of the State of Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); Toluca (within shouting distance of this marker); Manuel de Olaguibel (within shouting distance of this marker); Commercial Distributor Guerra "El Venado" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toluca.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.