Temascalcingo, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Church of San Miguel Arcángel
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 17, 2018
1. Church of San Miguel Arcángel Marker
Iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel
Construida a partir del siglo XIX, y reconstruida años más tarde, en 1939, la Iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel presenta una fachada elaborada con cantera rosa y decorada con elementos propios del estilo neoclásico. El diseño está basado en la iglesia de El Carmen, ubicada en el estado de Guanajuato.
El recinto resguarda en su interior una serie de retablos creados en madera de caoba, caracterizados por sus inconfundibles formas neoclásicas. Estas piezas de arte fueron obra del escultor mexicano Fidel Enríquez Pérez, quien plasmó en ellas varios símbolos y motivos católicos. Asimismo, la iglesia muestra algunas pinturas de los apóstoles y labrados florales.
La evangelización en el territorio del actual municipio de Temascalcingo estuvo a cargo de los frailes franciscanos. La región dependía, religiosamente, del Convento de Metepec y, a su vez, perteneció al arzobispado de México. Aún se conservan algunos documentos en los que se manifiesta que las primeras construcciones religiosas de la zona datan del siglo XVI, específicamente alrededor del año de 1535.
La Iglesia
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Church of San Miguel Arcángel
Built since the XIXth century and rebuilt years later in 1939, the Church of San Miguel Arcángel has a facade made with pink stone and decorated with elements of neoclassical style. The design is based on the Church of El Carmen located in the state of Guanajuato.
The enclosure protects therein a series of altarpieces created in mahogany, characterized by its distinctive neoclassical forms. These pieces of art were the work of Mexican sculptor Fidel Enríquez Pérez, who reflected on them various catholic symbols and motifs. The church also shows some paintings of the apostles and floral carvings.
Evangelization in the territory of the present town of Temascalcingo was in charge of the Franciscan friars. The region depended religiously of the Convent of Metepec and, in turn, it belonged to the Archbishopric of Mexico. Even some documents in which it is stated that the first religious buildings in the area date from the XVIth century specifically around 1535 remain. The Church of San Miguel Arcángel reached the rank of Foreign Vicary on May 4th, 1950.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical date for this entry is May 4, 1950.
Location.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 17, 2018
2. Church of San Miguel Arcángel Marker English text
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 18 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. C. Pedro Ascencio de Alquisiras (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Felipe de Jesús Chaparro y Ruiz (about 120 meters away); Francisco Garduño Canedo (about 150 meters away); Minor Conciliar Seminary of Mexico (about 180 meters away); Residential Platforms (approx. 16 kilometers away); Huamango Archaeological Site (approx. 16 kilometers away); Dr. Maximiliano Ruiz Castañeda (approx. 17 kilometers away); Otomíes of Acambay (approx. 17.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Temascalcingo.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The Temple and Ex-convent of Our Lady of Carmen in Celaya, Guanajuato
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 17, 2018
3. A view of the altar of the Church of San Miguel Arcángel
The Neoclassical altarpieces mentioned in the marker text can be seen in this view of the altar.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 17, 2018
4. Church of San Miguel Arcángel and Marker
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5. Church of San Miguel Arcángel
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 17, 2018
6. Church of San Miguel Arcángel
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 17, 2018
7. A nearby bust of Felipe de J. Chaparro y Ruiz
1876-1961.
Benefactor de Temascalcingo H. Ayuntamiento
5 de febrero 1992 M.C.E.J.E.
Felipe de J. Chaparro y Ruiz
1876-1961
Benefactor of Temascalcingo, Honorable City Council
February 5, 1992
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 19, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 7. submitted on November 21, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
