US EditionThousands of Faithful Commemorate Father Nieves’ Martyrdom in Cortazar
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The news The bishop of Celaya reminds Mexican Blessed Elias of Socorro Nieves at the age of 98 of his martyrdom was first published in Last Minute Religious News
Cortazar, Guanajuato.- Between pilgrimages, prayers and an atmosphere of popular celebration, thousands of faithful gathered in the community of Cañada de Caracheo to commemorate one more year of the martyrdom of Blessed Elias del Socorro Nieves, known by the people as Father Nieves, a priest whose history continues to mark the religious life of the region. From dawn pilgrimages began to arrive from different communities of Cortazar and neighbor…
By: Professor Jorge Vera Espitia, Cronista de Cortazar During the time of the religious conflicts, known as the “Cristera War” (1926 – 1929). The population of Cortazarenses Catholic majority is not excluded from the threats of the federal government, which wanted to prohibit worship and religious celebrations in the municipality. Many rebel at the provisions of the government of Plutarco Elias Calles and decide to defend their faith at any cost…
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