Santuario de los Mártires de Cristo Rey is a religious monument located in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico. This building was erected in honor of the Mexican martyrs who lost their lives during the Cristero War, an armed conflict between 1926 and 1929 (although some clashes continued until the early 1930s) in response to the anti-religious policies of the Mexican government. Visitors: The Sanctuary of the Martyrs of Christ the King attracts numerous pilgrims and visitors, both national and international. It is a place of reflection, prayer and tribute.Location: The sanctuary is located in a place called Cerro del Tesoro in Tlaquepaque, Guadalajara.[1][2][3]
| Santuario de los Mártires de Cristo Rey | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Tlaquepaque |
| Address | Cerro del Tesoro, 45608 |
| Country | Mexico |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Guadalajara |
| Clergy | |
| Cardinal protector | Francisco Robles Ortega |
History edit
The Cristero War (1926-1929) edit
This war arose as a result of tensions between the post-revolutionary Mexican government and the Catholic Church. The Reform Laws and later the Constitution of 1917 attempted to reduce the power and influence of the Church in national affairs. These regulations affected church property, religious education, and the number of priests in the country.
In 1926, under the government of Plutarco Elías Calles, the "Calles Law" was enacted, which further reinforced restrictions on the Catholic Church. As a result, many Catholics felt that their faith and rights were being threatened.
Armed resistance began as a response to these policies. Those who took up arms against the government adopted the cry of "Long live Christ the King!", and hence the name "Cristeros" for the rebels.
During the conflict, many priests, lay people and Catholic sympathizers were martyred due to their faith and resistance against the government's anti-clerical policies [4][5][6][7]
The Santuario de los Mártires de Cristo Rey edit
Although the Cristero War officially ended in 1929, its effects and memories have persisted in the collective memory of many Mexicans.
The Shrine of the Martyrs of Christ the King was conceptualized as a monument and place of worship dedicated to those who gave their lives during this conflict for their religious beliefs.
The project to build the sanctuary began in the first decade of the 21st century, and its construction represented an act of reconciliation and reminder of the importance of freedom of worship and peace.
The sanctuary, located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, is a testimony of the faith and resistance of the Cristeros. It serves not only as a place of prayer and reflection, but also as an educational space where visitors can learn about this crucial time in Mexican history. .[8]
References edit
- ^ Occidental, Viridiana Saavedra | El. "El Santuario de los Mártires Mexicanos, más de dos décadas construyéndose". El Occidental | Noticias Locales, Policiacas, sobre México, Guadalajara y el Mundo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-10-08.
- ^ "Así luce el Santuario Mártires de Cristo Rey; el más imponente de Jalisco". Zona Guadalajara (in Spanish). 2023-04-25. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
- ^ ReL, C. L. / (2019-03-02). "El vitral del Santuario de los Mártires de Guadalajara: una obra que desborda fe, arte e ingeniería". www.religionenlibertad.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-10-10.
- ^ Affairs, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World. ""The Revolution is Afraid": Cristeros and Sinarquistas in Mexico and the United States, 1926–1950". berkleycenter.georgetown.edu. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ www.kofc.org https://www.kofc.org/es/news-room/mexican-martyrs/index.html. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ www.kofc.org https://www.kofc.org/es/news-room/columbia/2012/april/cristero-war-knights.html. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ SGCORC, Autor entrada (2016-01-29). "Mártir de Cristo Rey – Operarios del Reino de Cristo" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-10-10.
- ^ "SANTUARIO EN GUADALAJARA HONRA A LOS MÁRTIRES". www.kofc.org. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
External links edit
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