Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands

Parish of Santiago Apóstol

Ruta de Negocios / The Business Route

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2022

1. Parish of Santiago Apóstol Marker

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English translation: , One of the emblematic buildings of Silao is undoubtedly the temple of Santiago Apóstol, which is located in the center of the city. The cult of Santiago Apóstol is very popular in the area of Guanajuato, Querétaro and parts of Hidalgo, because it is associated with the military and religious culture brought by the Spaniards in the early sixteenth century, who from the time of the so-called "reconquest" (VIII to XV centuries), in which the Christian armies fought against the Muslims in the Iberian Peninsula, they used the war cry "Santiago y cierra España", as a war cry, believing that the apostle Santiago El Mayor was fighting with them in battle. When the Spanish arrived in Mexico in the sixteenth century, they used Otomi warriors to fight and pacify the regions north of the Valley of Mexico, populated by indigenous groups known generically as "Chichimecas." These Otomi captains were Christianized, inheriting the cult of Saint James as part of the religious and military culture of the Spanish., Therefore it is not surprising that one of these Otomi captains, the famous Don Nicolás de San Luis Montañés, famous for conquering the Chichimecas, called the town he founded in 1537, "Pueblo del Glorioso Señor Santiago Apóstol del Llano Grande de Silao" and that a few years later a temple dedicated to this particular saint was erected in the heart of the town, whose cult has since been a very important part of the identity of the inhabitants of Silao., The original construction of the parish began around 1560, according to some sources by mandate of Don Vasco de Quiroga himself, Bishop of Morelia. However, the current building was built in the late seventeenth century and was completed in 1728. Its neoclassical style is evident in the beautiful bearing of its façade., It is the scene of one of the main festivities of Silao, which is celebrated every year from July 15 to 31 with masses, processions and a popular fair. . This historical marker was erected by Gobierno del Estado de Guanajuato. It is in Silao Guanajuato Mexico

Uno de los edificios emblemáticos de Silao es, sin duda, el templo de Santiago Apóstol, que se encuentra en el centro de la ciudad. El culto a Santiago Apóstol es muy popular en la zona de Guanajuato, Querétaro y partes de Hidalgo, porque está asociado con la cultura militar y religiosa traida por los españoles a principios del siglo XVI, quienes desde la época de la llamada "reconquista" (siglos VIII al XV), en que los ejércitos cristianos peleaban contra los musulmanes en la Península Ibérica, usaban el grito de guerra "Santiago y cierra España", para animarse en la pelea, creyendo que el apóstol Santiago El Mayor luchaba con ellos en batalla. Cuando los españoles llegaron a México, en el siglo XVI, usaron a guerreros otomíes para pelear y pacificar las regiones al norte del valle de México, pobladas por grupos indígenas conocidos genéricamente como "chichimecas". Estos capitanes otomíes fueron cristianizados, heredando el culto a Santiago como parte de la cultura religiosa y militar de los españoles.

Por ello no es de extrañar que uno de estos capitanes otomies, el famoso Don Nicolás de San Luis Montañés,

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2. Parish of Santiago Apóstol Marker English text

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famoso por conquistar a los chichimecas, llamara al poblado que fundó en 1537, "Pueblo del Glorioso Señor Santiago Apóstol del Llano Grande de Silao" y que pocos años más tarde se erigiera en el corazón del poblado un templo dedicado a este santo en particular, cuyo culto ha sido desde entonces una parte muy importante de la identidad de los habitantes de Silao.

La construcción original de la parroquia comenzó hacia 1560, según algunas fuentes por mandato del propio Don Vasco de Quiroga, Obispo de Morelia. Sin embargo, el edificio actual se edificó a fines del siglo XVII y se terminó en el año de 1728. Su estilo neoclásico es evidente en el hermoso porte de su fachada.

Es el escenario de una de las principales festividades de Silao, que se celebra cada año del 15 al 31 de julio con misas, procesiones y feria popular.

English translation:
One of the emblematic buildings of Silao is undoubtedly the temple of Santiago Apóstol, which is located in the center of the city. The cult of Santiago Apóstol is very popular in the area of Guanajuato, Querétaro and parts of Hidalgo, because it is associated with the military and religious culture brought by the Spaniards in the early sixteenth century, who from the time of the so-called "reconquest" (VIII to XV centuries), in which the Christian armies fought against the Muslims in the

Parish of Santiago Apóstol and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2022

3. Parish of Santiago Apóstol and Marker

Note the marker to the far right in this view.

Iberian Peninsula, they used the war cry "Santiago y cierra España", as a war cry, believing that the apostle Santiago El Mayor was fighting with them in battle. When the Spanish arrived in Mexico in the sixteenth century, they used Otomi warriors to fight and pacify the regions north of the Valley of Mexico, populated by indigenous groups known generically as "Chichimecas." These Otomi captains were Christianized, inheriting the cult of Saint James as part of the religious and military culture of the Spanish.

Therefore it is not surprising that one of these Otomi captains, the famous Don Nicolás de San Luis Montañés, famous for conquering the Chichimecas, called the town he founded in 1537, "Pueblo del Glorioso Señor Santiago Apóstol del Llano Grande de Silao" and that a few years later a temple dedicated to this particular saint was erected in the heart of the town, whose cult has since been a very important part of the identity of the inhabitants of Silao.

The original construction of the parish began around 1560, according to some sources by mandate of Don Vasco de Quiroga himself, Bishop of Morelia. However, the current building was built in the late seventeenth century and was completed in 1728. Its neoclassical style is evident in the beautiful bearing of its façade.

It is the scene of one of the main festivities of Silao, which is celebrated every

Parish of Santiago Apóstol image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2022

4. Parish of Santiago Apóstol

year from July 15 to 31 with masses, processions and a popular fair.

Erected by Gobierno del Estado de Guanajuato.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is July 15, 1537.

Location. 20° 56.604′ N, 101° 25.567′ W. Marker is in Silao, Guanajuato. Marker is at the intersection of Calle 5 de Mayo and Monseñor Funes, on the right when traveling west on Calle 5 de Mayo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle 5 de Mayo 5, Silao GTO 36100, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pope Benedict XVI's Visit to Silao (within shouting distance of this marker); General Francisco Javier Mina (within shouting distance of this marker); Luis I. Rodriguez T. (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Parish of Santiago Apóstol (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Silao (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); José and Alfonso Trueba Linares (about 120 meters away); City Hall (about 150 meters away); Temple of the Third Order (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Silao.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 6, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.