Ciudad Colonial in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Hispaniola, Greater Antilles, West Indies)
Santa Maria, Virgin of Altagracia
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 15, 2022
1. Santa Maria, Virgin of Altagracia Marker
Como recuedro de su canonica y pontificia coronacion en el Altar de la Patria, el 15 de Agosto de 1922;
La apertura de su insigne Basilica Catedral en Higuey el 21 de enero de 1971; y su solemne consagracion el 15 de agosto de 1972.
Ave Maria
This tribute of love, recognition and eternal memory from the people of God, the ecclesiastical hierarchy and the national government is rendered to their august Mother and Protectress
Santa Maria, Virgin of Altagracia,
As a reminder of her canonical and pontifical coronation at the Altar of the Nation on August 15, 1922;
The opening of her famous Cathedral Basilica in Higuey on January 21, 1971; and her solemn consecration on August 15, 1972.
Hail Mary
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is January 21, 1971.
Location. 18°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ruins of the Temple and Hospital of San Nicolas de Bari (a few steps from this marker); Hospital San Nicolas de Bari (within shouting distance of this marker); José Martí in Santo Domingo (within shouting distance of this marker); General Pedro Santana (within shouting distance of this marker); The House of the Five Medallions (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dominican Resistance to the US Invasion of 1965 (about 150 meters away); House of Marcelo de Villalobos (about 180 meters away); Monument of the San Francisco Ruins (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad Colonial.
Also see . . . Our Lady of Altagracia at Wikipedia. "Some historians and parish priests of the Catholic Church mention that from May 12, 1502, the image was taken to a parish in the Villa of Salvaleón de Higüey, under the orders of the bishop of Santo Domingo, García Padilla..." (Submitted on March 4, 2023.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 15, 2022
2. Santa Maria, Virgin of Altagracia Marker
The marker can be seen far to the right along the facade of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Altagracia.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
