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Temple of Saint Francis of Assisi in Zapotitlán

Zapotitlán, Puebla

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The Temple, which for a long time served as the parish of Zapotitlán, is dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi; an Italian saint, founder of the Franciscan order and the congregation of the Clarissan Sisters, both of which emerged under the authority of the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages.

Municipality

Zapotitlán is one of the 217 municipalities of the Mexican state of Puebla, its name means "Victorious, Winning and Invincible Lord", it has beautiful architectural constructions such as the parish church dedicated to San Martín Obispo de Tours, France dates back to the 16th century, also the ruins of the ancient Popoloca culture in the vicinity of the Cutha hill and the chapels in the four auxiliary boards date from the 18th - 19th centuries, the main festival is celebrated on October 24 and a secondary one on November 11 there is a fair, processions and dances.

Festivities

The main festival is celebrated on October 24th and a secondary one on November 11th. There is a fair, processions and dances.


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