San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Doctor Juan Antonio Pérez de Espinosa
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 8, 2016
1. Doctor Juan Antonio Pérez de Espinosa Marker
Inscription.
Doctor Juan Antonio Pérez de Espinosa. .
La V. Congregacion dedica este a su insigne fundador el M.R.P. Dr. D. Juan Antonio Perez de Espinosa en el II Centenario de su muerte 1747-1947, Murio en Cordoba España el 21 de Sep. Su cadaver fue puesto a pia veneracion tres dias exhalando suave olor, y fue sepultado en la Parroquia de S. Nicolas de la misma. , Fundo en España la Congregacion de Malaga, fue preposito de la de Cordoba y procurador de otras ante la Santa Sede. , Varon excelente en virtud y letras. En 1718 paso a Roma y Madrid para obtener bula del Papa, y cedula del Rey, para la confirmación de esta congregación., English translation: This Congregation dedicates this monument to its illustrious founder Dr. Juan Antonio Pérez de Espinosa on the 200th anniversary of his death. 1747-1947, He died in Córdoba, Spain on September 21 His cadaver was placed in holy veneration for three days, exhaling a mild odor, and was buried in the Parish of St. Nicolas of Córdoba., He founded in Spain the Congregation of Málaga, was chief priest of the congregation of Córdoba and others to the Holy See. A man of excellence in virtue and letters. In 1718 he traveled to Rome and Madrid in order to request a Papal Bull from the Pope and royal approval of the congregation from the King..
La V. Congregacion dedica este a su insigne fundador el M.R.P. Dr. D. Juan Antonio Perez de Espinosa en el II Centenario de su muerte 1747-1947
Murio en Cordoba España el 21 de Sep. Su cadaver fue puesto a pia veneracion tres dias exhalando suave olor, y fue sepultado en la Parroquia de S. Nicolas de la misma.
Fundo en España la Congregacion de Malaga, fue preposito de la de Cordoba y procurador de otras ante la Santa Sede.
Varon excelente en virtud y letras. En 1718 paso a Roma y Madrid para obtener bula del Papa, y cedula del Rey, para la confirmación de esta congregación.
English translation: This Congregation dedicates this monument to its illustrious founder Dr. Juan Antonio Pérez de Espinosa on the 200th anniversary of his death. 1747-1947
He died in Córdoba, Spain on September 21 His cadaver was placed in holy veneration for three days, exhaling a mild odor, and was buried in the Parish of St. Nicolas of Córdoba.
He founded in Spain the Congregation of Málaga, was chief priest of the congregation of Córdoba and others to the Holy See.
A man of excellence in virtue and letters. In 1718 he traveled to Rome and Madrid in order to request a Papal Bull from
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the Pope and royal approval of the congregation from the King.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is September 21, 1718.
Location. 20° 54.975′ N, 100° 44.532′ W. Marker is in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. Marker is on Calle Insurgentes just north of Calle Mesones, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Miguel de Allende GTO 37700, Mexico. Touch for directions.
In the background is the Oratorio de San Felipe Neri (Church of Prayer of Saint Phillip of Neri) built by Juan Antonio Pérez Espinosa.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 8, 2016
7. An additional marker to Juan Benito Díaz de Gamarra y Dávalos
This additional marker is along a wall to the right of the plaza of the Oratorio de San Felipe de Neri. It reads:
Vita sine litteris mors est
R.P. Dr. Dn. Juan Benito Diaz de Gamarra y Davalos
La V. Congregacion del Oratorio, el Colegio Seminario de Sn. Fco. de Sales y la de exalumnos en el II centenario de su muerte 1783 - 1 de noviembre - 1983
English translation: Life without learning is death Dr. Juan Benito Diaz de Gamarra y Davalos
The Congregation of the Oratorio, The Seminary College of Saint Francis of Sales and the alumni on the 200th anniversary of his death. 1783 - November 1 - 1983
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 8, 2016
8. An additional marker to Father Luis Felipe Neri
This additional marker is along the wall to the right of the plaza in front of the Oratorio de San Felipe Neri. It reads:
M.R.P.D Luis Felipe Neri Presbitero de esta Venerable Congregación del Oratorio y fundador del Santuario de Atotonilco. Ejemplar en todas las virtudes principalmente en la humildad, en la caridad, en la Devoción a María Santísima y a la Pasión de N. Sr. Jesucristo. Nació en México el 25 de Agosto de 1709 y murió en el Santuario el Viernes 22 de Marzo de 1776. A los 300 años de tu Natalicio tus Hermanos Oratorianos te recuerdan. 1709-2009
English translation: Luis Felipe Neri, presbyter of this Venerable Congregation of the Oratory and founder of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco. An example of all the virtues primarily in humility, charity, devotion to Mary and the Passion of Jesus Christ. He was born in Mexico City on August 25, 1709 and died at the Shrine on March 22, 1776. On the 300th anniversary of your birth, your Brothers of the Oratory remember you. 1709-2009
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 8, 2016
9. An additional marker on the 300th anniversary of the Oratory of San Felipe Neri
This additional marker is to the right of the main entrance to the Oratory, and reads:
El pueblo y el H. Ayuntamiento 2009-2012 reconocen a la congregación del Oratorio de San Felipe Neri, por su aportación spiritual, cultural, social, moral y científica a nuestro municipio, a los 300 años de su fundición. 1712-2012 San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato 26 de mayo de 2012
English translation: The people and Municipality of 2009-2012 recognize the congregation of the Oratory of San Felipe Neri, for their spiritual, cultural, social, moral and scientific support to our municipality, on the 300th anniversary of its founding. 1712-2012 San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato May 26, 2012
Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 387 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on October 14, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.