Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

Meeting of Juan Diego and Archbishop Zumárraga

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 24, 2022

1. Meeting of Juan Diego and Archbishop Zumárraga Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Según la tradición guadalupana, tras los muros de este edificio Juan Diego mostró al arzobispo Zumárraga la tilma con la imagen de la Virgen. 1531.
Ciudad de México

English translation:
According to the Guadalupan tradition, behind the walls of this building Juan Diego showed Archbishop Zumárraga the tilma with the image of the Virgin. 1531.
Mexico City

Erected by Ciudad de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Hispanic Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1531.

Location. 19° 26.016′ N, 99° 7.872′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Moneda just east of José María Pino Suárez, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Death of Benito Juárez (within shouting distance of this marker); Manuel Nicolás Carpancho (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Printing Press in the Americas

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); Baroque Entryway (within shouting distance of this marker); Ex Teresa Arte Actual (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Antonio Marquez G. (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Regarding Meeting of Juan Diego and Archbishop Zumárraga. The Guadalupan tradition is that the Virgin Mary appeared to the indigenous man Juan Diego on three separate occasions. As a proof of her visit it is said that she created an image on his large poncho (the tilma) mentioned. The meeting here described on the marker was where Juan Diego presented the tilma with the image to the Archbishop Zumárraga. This event is central to understanding the post-Conquest history of Mexico.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018

2. Meeting of Juan Diego and Archbishop Zumárraga Marker

A marker for the art museum on the Ex-Palace of the Archbishop image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018

3. A marker for the art museum on the Ex-Palace of the Archbishop

Museo de Arte de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público (The Secretary of the Treasury and Public Credit Art Museum).

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018

4. Meeting of Juan Diego and Archbishop Zumárraga Marker

The marker is to the right on the Antiguo Palacio del Arzobispado (Ex Palace of the Archbishop), now an art museum.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 24, 2022

5. Meeting of Juan Diego and Archbishop Zumárraga Marker

An image of Juan Diego and his tilma with an image of the Virgin image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 29, 2018

6. An image of Juan Diego and his tilma with an image of the Virgin

This statue is in front of the Temple of the Congregación in Querétaro, Querétaro.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 29, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 27, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 5. submitted on September 29, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 6. submitted on November 7, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.