Colonia Villa Gustavo A. Madero in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
The Virgin of Guadalupe and Juan Diego
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015
1. The Virgin of Guadalupe and Juan Diego Marker
1970 Año del Encuentro Guadalupano
1970 Year of Guadalupe
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical date for this entry is December 9, 1531.
Location. 19° 29.162′ N, 99° 6.96′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Villa Gustavo A. Madero. Marker can be reached from Calzada de Guadalupe close
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tepeyac Chapel (a few steps from this marker); José María Morelos y Pavón Stopped to Pray Here (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Banner of Atotonilco and the Parish of the Natives (about 90 meters away); The Parish of the Natives (about 90 meters away); Chapel of the Well (about 120 meters away); Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos (about 150 meters away); The Pilgrim's Route (approx. 2.9 kilometers away); The Pulque Customs House (approx. 4.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Also see . . . Wikipedia Entry. Excerpt:
According to the accounts, the woman, speaking to Juan Diego in his native Nahuatl language (the language of the Aztec Empire), identified herself as the Virgin Mary, “mother of the very true deity”. She was said to have asked for a church to be built at that site in her honor.(Submitted on December 7, 2019.)
Based on her words, Juan Diego then sought out the archbishop of Mexico City, Fray Juan de Zumárraga, to tell him what had happened. Not unexpectedly, the bishop did not believe Diego, but on the same day Juan Diego saw the young woman for a second time (the second apparition).The story continues saying she then asked him to keep insisting.Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 20152. The Virgin of Guadalupe and Juan Diego MarkerThe marker is to the right of the chapel entrance.
On Sunday, December 10, Juan Diego talked to the archbishop for a second time. The latter instructed him to return to Tepeyac Hill, and to ask the lady for a truly acceptable, miraculous sign to prove her identity. That same day, the third apparition occurred when Diego returned to Tepeyac and encountering the same woman, he reported back to her the bishop’s request for a sign; she consented to provide one on the following day
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015
3. The Virgin of Guadalupe and Juan Diego Marker
The view of the Basilicas of the Shrine seen from near the marker. Mexico City's downtown can be seen in the distance.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015
4. View of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Tepeyac Chapel is out of sight behind the dome of the Old Basilica at the center of this photo. From left to right: New Basilica, Old Basilica, Capuchin Chapel, Chapel of the Pozo and Carillon.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015
5. The Image of the Virgin of Guadalupe
The image is located underneath the New Basilica. It is one of the most visited religious pilgrimage sites in the world, with millions of visitors every year.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 26, 2017
6. An additional view to the south of the Basilicas of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Mexico City can be seen in the distance.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 627 times since then and 70 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week December 8, 2019. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on January 16, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4, 5. submitted on January 22, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 6. submitted on July 15, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
