Sunday, January 8, 2012

El Sanctuario de Chimayo



An important church close to Santa Fe is El Sanctuario de Chimayo, a place revered by many New Mexicans. El Santuario de Chimayo is a tiny shrine that is built on the site of what many believe to be a miracle associated with the crucifix of "Nuestro Señor de Esquipulas" (Our Lord of Esquipulas). El Santuario de Chimayo is also the site of "el pocito" the small pit of Holy Dirt which many people attribute as possessing remarkable curative powers. To learn more about this place, go here.

As you can see, the church and courtyard is still decorated for the holidays with a Christmas wreath and firolitos.  I couldn't decide whether I liked the photo in B&W or color so I posted both versions.
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  1. SharonJanuary 8, 2012 at 3:53 AM

    It is a beautiful place. The top photo almost looks like you found it in an old history book.

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  2. BirdmanJanuary 8, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    ... like a dream.

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  3. JudyJanuary 8, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    This is interesting and very beautiful. I like both pictures too. The one in color looks like it was warm outside when you took it.

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  4. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJanuary 8, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    The sky is beautiful, but I prefer the black and white... a lovely scene

    Enjoy your time in SF

    Bises
    Genie

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  5. LowellJanuary 8, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    I like the luminaries! That's an old building, right.

    My fave is the color!

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  6. KayJanuary 8, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Thanks for this post! I love seeing Chimayo again -- it's been too long. I think I'm partial to the color post since the Christmas wreath's colors pop so nicely. I'll bet it's pretty with the luminarias lit.

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  7. SuzieJanuary 8, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    I think I like the B&W version. Seems very fitting. I love being in SF with you!

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  8. LowellJanuary 8, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    Kate, you would go bonkers at all the varieties of golf cars in The Villages...many of them go for $30K or more!

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  9. EG CameraGirlJanuary 8, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Interesting how different the shrine looks in monochrome from the colour version.

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  10. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comJanuary 8, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    I love this church and still have my chimayo dirt saved away in a special place in my house.

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  11. UnknownJanuary 9, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    This is lovely, Kate! I'm a big fan of adobe.

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  12. beckyJanuary 9, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    I do love the Santuario.... such a peaceful place. Sad to hear Leona's has closed down. Did you have a chance to speak w/ Father Roca?

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  13. parkerJanuary 11, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    My! How nice the Church and grounds look today. My last visit was in 1979. Thanks for sharing!

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