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San Juan

Cerrada de la Pila

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San Juan (Tonalá)
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San Juan

A Roman Catholic church and minor basilica, San Juan is a significant place of worship located in Tonalá, Mexico.

History

  • The church was built to house an image of Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos, a popular title of the Blessed Virgin Mary venerated by Mexican and Texan faithful.
  • The original image, known as Nuestra Señora de San Juan del Valle, is widely recognized for its jeweled regalia.

Architecture

The church's architectural style is not specified in available information. It is reported to be a minor basilica, but no further details on its design or construction are provided.

Location

San Juan is located at Cerrada de la Pila in Tonalá, Mexico, within the state of Jalisco. The town of Tonalá is situated 122 kilometers northeast of Guadalajara.

Notable Features

  • The church houses an image of Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos, which has been granted a Pontifical decree of Canonical coronation by Pope Pius X in 1904.
  • The rite of coronation was executed on August 15, 1904, via the Archbishop of Guadalajara.

Organ and Bells

Information on the church's organ or bells is not available.

Heritage Status

San Juan is reportedly a minor basilica, but no further details on its heritage status are provided.

Visiting Information

The opening hours and accessibility of San Juan are not specified in available information.

Details

NameSan Juan
CityTonalá
CountryMexico
Coordinates20.660084, -103.26589