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Hi everyone,

This is Taos church, The present San Geronimo, or St. Jerome, Chapel was completed in 1850 to replace the original church which was destroyed in the War with Mexico by the U.S. Army in 1847. That church, the ruins still evident on the west side of the village, was first built in 1619. It was then destroyed in the Spanish Revolt of 1680 but soon rebuilt on the same site. St. Jerome is the patron saint of Taos Pueblo.

The Pueblo Indians are about 90% Catholic. Catholicism is practiced along with the ancient Indian religious rites which are an important part of Taos Pueblo life. The Pueblo religion is very complex; however, there is no conflict with the Catholic church, as evidenced by the prominent presence of both church and kiva in the village.

Have a good day!
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Hola a todos,

Esta es una imagen de la iglesia de Taos Pueblo, la iglesis de San Geronimo, esta capilla se terminó en 1850 para sustituir a la iglesia original que fue destruida en la guerra con Mexico por el Ejército de los EE.UU. en 1847. Algunas ruinas siguen siendo visibles en el lado oeste de la aldea que se construyó en 1619. San Jerónimo es el santo patrón de Taos Pueblo.
El 90% de los indios que habitan el pueblo son católicos. El catolicismo es practicado junto con los antiguos ritos religiosos indios, que son una parte importante de la vida de Taos Pueblo.

Que tengáis un buen día!

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  • Copyright: Sergio Acin (sacimar) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1195 W: 54 N: 1136] (7696)
  • Genre: Places
  • Medium: Color
  • Date Taken: 2009-01-17
  • Categories: Architecture
  • Exposure: f/7.1, 1/320 seconds
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  • Photo Version: Original Version
  • Date Submitted: 2009-07-14 6:34
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