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

Señor Crucificado del Tercer Orden

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021

1. Señor Crucificado del Tercer Orden Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Señor Crucificado de la Tercera Orden.
Milagrosa, artistica y monumental imagen, fue hecha por los indios tarascos en el siglo XVI de caña de maiz, el año 1656 se registraron movimientos milagrosos.

English
The Lord Crucified of the Third Order
Artistic and monument image of the Third Orders Lord crucifixed this image was made by Indians Tarascos century XVI of corn made and was blessed 1656 registered miraculs movements this image.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1656.

Location. 19° 30.796′ N, 101° 36.751′ W. Marker is in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán. It can be reached from the intersection of Terán and Federico Tena, on the left when traveling east. The marker is near the northern, lateral entrance to the Temple of San Francisco. 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 colony,

and the Aztec Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Founding of the Province of Michoacán (a few steps from this marker); Templo del Hospitalito / Templo de San Francisco

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(within shouting distance of this marker); López Family House and "The Gulf of Mexico" Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle Ponce de Léon (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Customs House (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Old Hospital of San Juan de Dios (about 210 meters away); Temple and Hospital San Juan de Dios (about 210 meters away); Olaciregui Family House (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pátzcuaro.

Fray Miguel Gornales Memorial Tablet image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021

2. Fray Miguel Gornales Memorial Tablet

This additional tablet is near the featured marker. It reads: A la memoria del insigne defensor y evangelizador de los indios michoacanos Fray Miguel Gornales
Hermandad Patcuaro Porreras
11-X-77.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021

3. Señor Crucificado del Tercer Orden Marker

Señor Crucificado del Tercer Orden image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021

4. Señor Crucificado del Tercer Orden

This image is above the temple's altar. A replica image is found along the main nave.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.