Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Temple of San Francisco - Headquarters of the Patroness of Celaya
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2017
1. The Temple of San Francisco - Headquarters of the Patroness of Celaya Marker
Sede de la Patrona de Celaya
En Diciembre de 1577, aproximadamente, D. Martin de Ortega y su esposa Ma. Magdalena de la Cruz, de los primeros fundadores, donaron la imagen de la Purisima Concepcion, traída de España.
En 1774 ante esta Imagen, las Autoridades y Moradores renovaron el juramento de patronato hecho por sus antepasados.
El 12 de octubre de 1909, por gracia de Pio X fue solemnemente coronada por el Arzobispo D. Atenogenes Silva.
Hoy, 12 de octubre de 1970, Celaya en el IV Centenario de su fundación – reafirma su voluntad y jura tener a la Purisima Concepcion, como su única Patrona.
English translation:
Headquarters of the Patroness of Celaya
In approximately December of 1577, D. Martin de Ortega and his wife María Magdalena de la Cruz, of the first founders, donated the image of the Purísima Concepción (the Most Pure Conception), brought from Spain.
In 1774, before
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On October 12, 1909, by the grace of Pope Pius X, the image was solemnly crowned by Archbishop Atenogenes Silva.
Today, October 12, 1970, on the 400th anniversary of its founding, Celaya reaffirms its will and swears to the Purísima Concepción as its true Patroness.
Erected 1970.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is October 12, 1570.
Location. 20° 31.341′ N, 100° 48.712′ W. Marker is in Celaya, Guanajuato. Marker can be reached from Calle Independencia just north of Calle José María Morelos, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Celaya GTO 38000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Temple of Saint Francis (within shouting distance of this marker); Independence Column of Celaya (within shouting distance of this marker); Celaya's Water Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Franciscans in Celaya (within shouting distance of this marker); The History of Celaya
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2017
2. The Temple of San Francisco - Headquarters of the Patroness of Celaya Marker
The featured marker is to the right of the western entryway to the Temple of San Francisco.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2017
3. An additional marker at The Temple of San Francisco
To the left of the western entryway of the Temple is this additional marker. It reads:
Templo de San Francisco Villa de Nuestra Señora de la Concepcion de Zalaya Permiso de Fundacion 1570
English translation:
The Temple of San Francisco, Villa of Our Lady of Conception of Zalaya, Permission for the City's Founding on 1570
English translation:
The Temple of San Francisco, Villa of Our Lady of Conception of Zalaya, Permission for the City's Founding on 1570
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2017
4. An additonal Temple of San Francisco Marker
This additional marker from 1994 notes that the local Franciscan clergy placed themselves under the patronage of the image of the Most Pure Conception. This marker is to the left of the western entrance to the temple.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 3, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on November 17, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
