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Temple of San Francisco Tetlanohcan

San Francisco Tetlanohcan, Tlaxcala

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The San Francisco Temple was built during the 19th century. Its architectural plan is in the form of a Latin cross, with an octagonal dome on a transept. The main facade and walls are made of stone, the walls are one meter thick, the roof is made of adobe and has a vaulted shape (continuous barrel), the access door is made of original wood, at the top there is a niche with the image of the patron saint of the town.

Municipality

San Francisco Tetlanohcan is a municipality in the state of Tlaxcala, tetlanochca, translates as "in the rocky outcrop of prickly pears", has beautiful architectural monuments such as the Temple of San Francisco, the time of its construction was during the 19th century, the Hacienda de San Nicolás Tochapa this hacienda was built during the 18th and 19th centuries, the most important party at night, at 24 hours, the parishioners, accompanied by a group of mariachis, rocket salute and ringing of bells, sing "Las Mañanitas" in the temple in honor of San Francisco.

Festivities

At night, at midnight, the parishioners, accompanied by a group of mariachis, a fireworks display and the ringing of bells, sing "Las Mañanitas" in the temple in honor of San Francisco. This festival is dedicated to the souls of the dead who, according to the beliefs of the population, return to enjoy the offering placed for them. Some people begin to celebrate their deceased from October 28, which is dedicated to those who died in misfortune; candles and holy water are placed on them and the crosses placed in the place where they died are decorated with flowers. The 29th is dedicated to children who died without being baptized; the 30th to children who died before being born. All souls in general are celebrated on November 1st and the 2nd, deceased children and deceased adults, respectively.


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