Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Temple of the Cross
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2021
1. Temple of the Cross Marker
La construcción original de este templo data de 1680 a 1690, y se debió a quien fuera uno de los hombres más ricos de la Ciudad; el padre Nicolás de la Serna.
Fue una de las más suntuosas edificaciones en el siglo XVIII, según consta en una memoria de los bienes que le pertenencían hecha motivo de la visita que hizo a la misma el obispo Escalona y Calatayud. En el interior tenía doce retablos de madera dorada con numerosos lienzos.
A principios del siglo XX por órdenes del Obispo Don Atenógenes Silva se remodeló el templo elevándole el techo y reformándose el altar mayor, en esta época estaba provisto de un cementerio localizado al frente del templo.
Los misioneros del Espíritu Santo se hicieron cargo del templo en 1920. En 1970 la fachada se modificó para quedar en su estado actual, la cual consta de dos cuerpos, el primero con pilastras dóricas y el segundo, jónicas; la única torre de base cuadrada, tiene dos cuerpos con dos vanos arqueados en cada lado.
Temple of the Cross
The original construction
this page online
It was one of the most sumptuous buildings in the 18th Century as is recorded in an account of the property and jewels that belonged to him, performed due to the visit to the same by Bishop Escalona y Calatayud. In its inside it had twelve retables or altarpieces of Golden Wood, with numbers canvases.
In the beginning 20th Century, by orders of bishop Don Atenogenes Silva, the Temple was remodeled, the ceiling was raised, and the major altar was reformed; at this time its was provided with a graveryard located at the front of the Temple.
The Holy Spirit missionary took care of the temple in 1920. In 1970 the facade was modified to be left in it present state, which has two bodies, the first one with Doric pilasters and the second, with tonic ones, the only tower, with two archea vain on openings in the Wall on each side.
Erected by Honorable Ayuntamiento de Morelia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1680.
Location. 19° 42.168′ N, 101° 11.378′ W. Marker is in Morelia, Michoacán. Marker is at the intersection of Vasco de
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2022
2. Temple of the Cross and Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. House of the Advisor Terán (within shouting distance of this marker); Former 'Los Juaninos' Chapel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ex-convent of San Francisco (about 150 meters away); In Memory of the Victims of September 15, 2008 Attack (about 210 meters away); Melchor Ocampo (about 240 meters away); Adolfo Maillefert (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Morelia Cathedral (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Cathedral of Morelia (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morelia.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2021
3. A view of the interior of the Temple of the Cross
Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2. submitted on October 3, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on November 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
