Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)
Friar Augusto Ramírez Monasterio
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 30, 2014
1. Friar Augusto Ramírez Monasterio Marker
The text is normally partially blocked by roses planted near the marker and monument.
En el XV aniversario de su martirio
1983 - 1998
A su memoria
“No hay amor mas grande que este: dar la vida por su amigos” (Jn. 15, 13)
Por su amor a la iglesia,
A los jóvenes, a los pobres y a la lucha por la paz de Guatemala.
Familia Franciscana Unida
Congregaciones religiosas
Su Familia
Comite de Bienhechores Franciscanas
MOJUFRA Movimientos Hermandades y Asociaciones Laicales.
Antigua Guatemala, 7 de noviembre 1998
On the 15th anniversary of his martyrdom
1983 - 1998
To his memory
“There is no greater love than this: to give your life for your friends” (John 15, 13)
For his love of the church, of the young, the poor and the struggle for peace in Guatemala.
United Franciscan Family
Religious congregations
His Family
Committee of “Friends of the Franciscans”
MOJUFRA, Movement of Brotherhoods and
this page online
Antigua Guatemala, November 7, 1998
Erected 1998.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Civil Rights • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is November 7, 1983.
Location. 14° 33.248′ N, 90° 43.792′ W. Marker is in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. The marker is inside of a small, locked and gated park in the northwest corner of the San Francisco el Grande church at the corner of 7a Calle Oriente and Calle de Los Pasos. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez 03001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pedro Cofiño and Ramon Palencia Shot by Firing Squad (within shouting distance of this marker); First Location of Olimpia Leal Normal School (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Don Rafael V. Alvarez Polanco (about 150 meters away); The 100th Anniversary of the Olimpia Leal Normal Institute for Ladies (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Francisco Marroquín and the San Pedro Hospital (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Dr. Oscar Asensio del Valle (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); J. Adrian Coronado y Polanco (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Manuel Benítez (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Antigua Guatemala.
Regarding Friar Augusto Ramírez Monasterio.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 13, 2015
2. Friar Augusto Ramírez Monasterio Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 13, 2015
3. Friar Augusto Ramírez Monasterio Marker
The marker can be seen as part of a monument that is topped by an "Arma Christi", also known as "Instruments of the Passion." The cross includes symbols from the Passion of Christ (i.e. ladder, nails, hammer, chalice and other objects).
4. Friar Augusto Ramírez Monasterio
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 13, 2015
5. San Francisco el Grande Church
The marker and monument are inside a locked gate at the far left corner of the church.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 27, 2016
6. Tomb of Friar Augusto Ramírez Monasterio, inside the San Francisco el Grande Catholic Church
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 747 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 16, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 6. submitted on June 5, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
