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The Church of Christ the King in Oriental, built in the 20th century as a classical church, is one of the most important in the region.
Oriental is a municipality in the state of Puebla, in central Mexico, it owes its current name to the old Eastern Railway, its original name originates from the Nahua voices: xalla, arenal and con, which means "In the sandy area", Its main architectural constructions are the church of Cristo Rey and the Municipal Palace built in the 20th century and the monument to Silvestre Pérez, founder of Oriental (1958), commemorates October 29, anniversary of the founding of the town, November 7, day of railroad, last Sunday in November, patron saint's day of Christ the King, December 12, patron saint's day of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
September 15 and 16 are celebrated as national holidays, October 29 is the anniversary of the founding of the town, November 7 is the day of the railroad worker, the last Sunday of November is the patronal feast of Christ the King, December 12 is the patronal feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe. All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day are commemorated on November 1 and 2, December 24 is Christmas, and Easter.