Toluca, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Sanctuary of Santa María de Guadalupe
Toluca y su alrededores
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021
1. Sanctuary of Santa María de Guadalupe Marker
Este templo fue construido en el siglo XVII sobre la primera ermita que los frailes franciscanos hicieron en la ciudad de Toluca, la cual estaba dedicada a la Virgen de Guadalupe. Su fachada, de estilo plateresco, exhibe una ornamentación abundante con motivos vegetales y diversas formas geométricas; ésta estuvo a cargo del artista Ricardo Flores, quien realizó la obra en 1676.
Después, en el año de 1697, se construyó a un costado del templo un hospital destinado a procurar la salud de la población indígena que habitaba la zona. Éste se encontraba administrado por la Orden Hospitalaria de San Juan de Dios, orden mendicante fundada en 1572. Debido a que los Juaninos ocuparon el lugar por largo tiempo, el templo fue nombrado Iglesia de San Juan de Dios, con lo que se perdió, por algunos años, su antigua advocación a la Virgen de Guadalupe.
El hospital fue inhabilitado tiempo después para traer al Tribunal Superior de Justicia a estas instalaciones. No obstante, el deterioro del edificio causado por el paso de los años provocó que quedara abandonado
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El templo cobró importancia con el paso de los años, fue nombrado Parroquia en 1907, con lo que regresó a su advocación original. Actualmente, el Santuario de Santa María de Guadalupe recibe continuamente a un gran número de fieles día tras día, especialmente el 12 de diciembre, fecha en la que se celebra a la virgen con una gran fiesta.
Sanctuary of Santa María de Guadalupe
This church was built in the XVIIth century on top of the first chapel that the Franciscan friars did in the city of Toluca, which was dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe. Its plateresque facade exhibits abundant ornamentation with floral motifs and various geometrical shapes, it was under the supervision of the artist Ricardo Flores, who performed the work in 1676.
Then in the year of 1697, a hospital was built next to the church, a hospital designed to ensure the health of the indigenous population that inhabited the area. This was run by the Hospitaller Order of San Juan de Dios, mendicant order founded in 1572. Because the Juaninos occupied the site for a long time, the church was named Church of San Juan de Dios, with which its old invocation to the Virgin of Guadalupe was lost for a
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021
2. Sanctuary of Santa María de Guadalupe Marker English text
The hospital was later disabled and the Superior Court of Justice was installed in these facilities. However, the deterioration of the building caused by the passage of time prompted the remains left to be demolished. However, the church stayed still on, hosting worshipers and celebrating the corresponding liturgies.
The church became important over the years, it was appointed parish in 1907, with which returned to its original advocation. Currently the Sanctuary of Santa María de Guadalupe continuously receives a large number of worshipers every day, especially on December 12th, the date on which the Virgin is celebrated with a big party.
Erected by Gobierno del Estado de México.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is December 12, 1676.
Location. 19° 17.351′ N, 99° 39.513′ W. Marker is in Toluca, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). It is at the intersection of José Vicente Villada and Calle Plutarco González, on the right when traveling south on José Vicente Villada. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Toluca MEX 50080, 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 walking distance of this marker: Plaza José María González Arratia (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Morelos Theater
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021
3. Sanctuary of Santa María de Guadalupe and Marker
Note the statue of Mother Theresa on the far left.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021
4. Sanctuary of Santa María de Guadalupe
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021
5. A nearby statue of Mother Theresa
This 2012 statue by Jorge Santiago L. celebrates Mother Theresa's four visits to Toluca.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 460 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 1, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
