Templo de San José, Mazatlán
| Temple of Saint Joseph | |
|---|---|
 Main exterior of the temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Catholic Church |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Location | |
| Location | Mazatlán, Mexico |
Templo de San José is a church building in Mazatlán, Mexico. It is the oldest religious building in the city, and its construction dates back to the beginning of the 19th century.
The exact date of its construction is unknown, but the general consensus establishes the year 1837 and it took 5 years to complete.[1] The temple preserves its original and characteristic features. The Discalced Carmelites were in charge of building the place.[2]
History
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Before its construction, believers awaited the arrival of the priest of Villa Unión with his portable altar to perform the sacraments. This generated the indifference of the faithful to their religious obligations, which alarmed the ecclesiastical authorities.[3] It was finally authorized by Lázaro de la Garza y Ballesteros, bishop of Sonora, who authorized its construction on March 19, 1831. Its original construction was in raw adobe.[4]
In May 2016, some gang members graffitied the exterior wall of the church. After the incident, residents of the area demanded more surveillance.[5] In May 2022, an assailant assaulted a priest in the atrium of the church, taking money from him and escaping from the scene.[6]
References
- ^ Lizarraga, Héctor (August 1, 2021). "Templo de San José: Un monumento religioso en la historia de Mazatlán -".
- ^ "177 años de devoción en Mazatlán". November 15, 2015.
- ^ Lizarraga, Héctor (September 4, 2015). "8 Rincones y curiosidades religiosas de Mazatlán".
- ^ "¿Sabes cuál es el templo más antiguo de Mazatlán?". May 1, 2022.
- ^ "Grafitean el Templo de San José". www.noroeste.com.mx.
- ^ "Hombre asalta a padre en la iglesia de San José en Mazatlán".
External links
Media related to Iglesia de San José, Mazatlán at Wikimedia Commons
