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Paseo por Mexico Inside of the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Sorrows in Acatzingo

Inside of the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Sorrows in Acatzingo

Acatzingo, Puebla

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Following the story of the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Sorrows in Acatzingo, the innkeeper, wanting to keep the image in her house, took it from the altar where it was placed, but upon seeing it uncovered she threw it into the fountain. It is said that the waters parted so as not to wet the image, which was considered a divine prodigy.

Municipality

Acatzingo, its name means Place of small reed beds, is one of the 217 municipalities of the state of Puebla (central-eastern Mexico), it has various historical monuments, such as the 16th century Franciscan convent which is a great tourist attraction, Sanctuary to the Virgen de los Dolores from the 18th century and the Portal Hidalgo with 47 arches, the largest of the colonial cities of Puebla, built in the 16th century. The Friday of Dolores festival is celebrated, a commercial, agricultural and craft fair, these festivals are variable throughout the year.

Festivities

It is celebrated on the Friday of Dolores, a commercial, agricultural and craft fair. These festivities vary throughout the year. The 15th of September is celebrated as national holidays, the 1st and 2nd of November are commemorated as the Day of the Dead with offerings and visits to the cemetery, Holy Week, December 12 in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Christmas and New Year.


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