Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)

Consecration of Michoacán's First Cathedral Altar

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021

1. Consecration of Michoacán's First Cathedral Altar Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

A.M.D.G.
El Exmo. Y Rmo. Sr. Arzobispo de Morelia Dr. Dn. Luis Altamirano y Bulnes se digno consagrar el altar de esta primera catedral de Michoacan el dia 29 de febrero del año de 1960.

English translation:
A.M.D.G. (Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam)
The Most Excellent Archbishop of Morelia Luis Altamirano y Bulnes consecrated the altar of this first cathedral of Michoacán on February 29, 1960.

Erected 1960.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is February 29, 1960.

Location. 19° 30.777′ N, 101° 36.45′ W. Marker is in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán. Marker is at the intersection of Esperanza and Portugal, on the right when traveling north on Esperanza. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pátzcuaro MIC 61600, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 400th Anniversary of the Death of Vasco de Quiroga (here, next to this marker); Centro Cultural Antiguo Colegio Jesuita (within shouting distance of this marker); Pátzcuaro's Spring (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Founding of the Royal College of San Nicolás Obispo (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); House of Eleven Courtyards (about 120 meters away); Ex Convent of Santa Catarina (House of the Eleven Courtyards) (about 120 meters away); La Casa del Naranjo (about 120 meters away); Casa de la Escalera Chueca (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pátzcuaro.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021

2. Consecration of Michoacán's First Cathedral Altar Marker

The marker is to the left of the southern entrance to the ex-cathedral, now Templo del Sagrario.

The First Cathedral of Michoacán's Altar and Interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021

3. The First Cathedral of Michoacán's Altar and Interior

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 3, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.