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In previous posts we looked at some so-called "syndesmos" crosses, those designed to symbolize the physical body of Christ, carve...

In previous posts we have described the carved stone crosses at Natividad Tepoztlán. In this post we look at its carved stone fonts. The...

Continuing with our occasional series on the early stone crosses of Tlaxcala, we travel to Acuamanala. With nearby Panotla, Acuamanala ...

In a previous post we looked at the church of Santa Inés Zacatelco and its beautiful gilded main altarpiece . Here we draw attention to the ...

We continue our series on Michoacán crosses of note with a description of the atrium cross at San Pedro Jácuaro. San Pedro Jácuaro Th...

Located in the northwestern reaches of Mexico State, Jilotépec was an important indigenous Otomí center in ancient times. The 17th century ...

Located some 15 kms north of the city of Tlaxcala, San Dionisio Yauhquemehcan (Place of Finely Arrayed Warriors) boasts an elegant baroque c...