Centro Histórico de Morelia , Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Augustinians in Mexico
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 1, 2022
1. Augustinians in Mexico Marker
430 · 1930
Los religiosos de la provincia de Michoacan a su amadisimo padre Agustin en el 14 centenario de su preciosa muerte
1533 · 1933
A los 7 Pos religiosos agustinos españoles de la fama en el 4º centenario de su arribo a estas tierras para plantar en ellas la religión de Ntro Sr Jesucristo.
Impotens error veritate victus in se reversus ipsum susvertit.
Impotent error, overcome by truth, turned back upon itself, and overthrew itself, severely.
430 · 1930
The religious of the province of Michoacan to their beloved father Augustine on the 1400th anniversary of his precious death
1533 · 1933
To the seven religious Augustinian Spanish fathers on the 400th anniversary of their arrival to these lands and their planting in them the religion of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 19° 42.036′ N, 101° 11.575′ W. Marker is in Morelia, Michoacán. It is in Centro Histórico de Morelia.
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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: Birth House of Morelos (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of San Agustín (within shouting distance of this marker); José María Morelos (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lancasterian Normal Schools (within shouting distance of this marker); House of José Mariano y Nicolás Michelena (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Benito Juárez Garcia (about 150 meters
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 1, 2022
2. Augustinians in Mexico Marker
This view is from the courtyard of the Museo Casa Natal de Morelos (Birthplace Museum of Morelos) into the rectory of the adjoining San Agustín Church.
Also see . . . The Augustinian Order in 16th century Mexico. The excellent maps in this collection paint a vivid picture of the Augustinians in the New World. (Submitted on March 14, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
