Catholic Sanctuary at the top of the Cubilete Hill
Irapuato 08/11/2011 06:29:59
roicure on Dec 17, 2010 Cubilete Hill is located 42 kilometers (26 mi) from Guanajuato, and you will need to go around the hill to get to the top, which is 2,579 meters (8,461 ft) above the sea level and where you will enjoy a spectacular view. … [More]
Cristo Rey del Cubilete en Silao, Guanajuato
roicure on Dec 17, 2010 El Cubiliete es uno de los sitios más frecuentados, no sólo por los peregrinos guanajuatenses sino por peregrinaciones de carácter nacional. ¡Descúbrelo!Catholic Sanctuary at the top of the Cubilete Hill
roicure on Dec 17, 2010 Cubilete Hill is located 42 kilometers (26 mi) from Guanajuato, and you will need to go around the hill to get to the top, which is 2,579 meters (8,461 ft) above the sea level and where you will enjoy a spectacular view. Cubilete Hill is known as the geographical center of Mexico and is also an important catholic sanctuary of the country and one of the most visited, especially on November 21, the celebration of Cristo Rey (Christ the King). It is also famous for the statue of Christ, the biggest one in the world made of bronze, with 20 meters (66 ft) height and 80 tons of weight. In addition, Cubilete Hill is a symbol of peace after the Cristera War, because the statue of Christ the King was erected in 1944, after this bitter episode on the Mexican history.
Papstbesuch in Mexiko, März, 2012--hier?????
According to Roberto O'Farril, whose grandfather created a journalistic empire in México, the Pope will visit this Sanctuary, dedicated to Christ the King, in the state of Guanajuato, México.
