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
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.
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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío, and on the Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, specifically 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, a Spanish
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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 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.
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 April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 330 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 3, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
