Casco Antiguo in Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Pope John Paul II in Zaragoza
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 6, 2023
1. Pope John Paul II in Zaragoza Marker
6-XI-1982
10 y 11-X-1984
Pope John Paul II visited this Basilica and prayed before the Blessed Virgin of the Pillar
November 6, 1982
October 10 and 11, 1984
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is October 10, 1982.
Location. 41° 39.375′ N, 0° 52.686′ W. Marker is in Zaragoza, Aragón. It is in Casco Antiguo. Marker is at the intersection of Plaza de Nuestra Señora del Pillar and Calle de Damián Forment, on the right when traveling west on Plaza de Nuestra Señora del Pillar. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: C de Damián Forment 11, Zaragoza, Aragón 50003, Spain. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. El Pilar Cathedral in the Sieges (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); City Council Victims of 1936 Military Coup (about 90 meters away); Francisco Goya Cenotaph (about 120 meters away); Plaza of the Seo (about 210 meters away); La Seo de San Salvador
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Also see . . . Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar at Wikipedia.
According to ancient local tradition, soon after the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, Saint James was preaching the Gospel in Spain, but was disheartened because of the failure of his mission. Tradition holds that on 2 January 40 AD, while he was deep in prayer by the banks of the Ebro, the Mother of God appeared to him and gave a column of jasper and instructed him to build a church in her honor: "This place is to be my house, and this image and column shall be the title and altar of the temple that you shall build."(Submitted on September 22, 2023.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 6, 2023
2. Pope John Paul II in Zaragoza Marker
The marker can be seen here on the left of the nearest tower of the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
