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Parish Church of Saint Mary of the Nativity in Nauzontla

Nauzontla, Puebla

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The Parish Church dedicated to Santa María de la Natividad dates back to the 16th century. Located in the municipal capital, it is a colonial, religious building dating back to the 16th century. It is said to have been part of a Franciscan convent. Its façade has currently been modified, and the interior has a Latin cross plan and is covered with a gabled tile roof.

Municipality

Nauzontla is a municipality in the north of the state of Puebla (Mexico), the iconic architecture of the place is the Parish Church dedicated to Santa María de la Natividad, dating from the 16th century. Located in the municipal seat, the most important thing is the image of Our Lady of the Nativity that is found in the main altarpiece, it was probably brought from Spain in 1527 by Franciscan missionaries, its patron saint's day on September 8, is celebrated with mayordomias , with dances such as the matlachines, bullfighters, the negritos, quetzales, fireworks, bands, jaripeos, dances, sporting events, processions, flower candles and liturgical celebrations

Festivities

Patronal festival on September 8th, celebrated with mayordomías, with dances such as the matlachines, toreadores, los negritos, quetzales, fireworks, bands, rodeos, dances, sporting events, processions, flowered candles and liturgical celebrations; on November 1st and 2nd commemoration of the faithful deceased with offerings, exchanges between godparents and godchildren; Holy Week, processions, Stations of the Cross, wake, the procession of detachment.


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