10 Questions
Why was a new religious celebration proposed by the priest Isidro Menéndez in Ahuachapán?
Due to the challenging transportation conditions during the rainy season for the current patron saint celebration
When was the first celebration in honor of the Dulce Nombre de Jesús documented?
February 20th
What was the original date for the patron saint celebrations in Ahuachapán before the introduction of the new religious festivity?
August 15th
Why did Isidro Menéndez propose celebrating Jesús Nazareno under the Dulce Nombre de Jesús advocation?
Due to transportation challenges during the previous celebration period
When was the celebration of Dulce Nombre de Jesús established in Ahuachapán?
The first Sunday of Lent
The first celebration in honor of the Dulce Nombre de Jesús was held on ____________ 20, 1855.
February
Before February 20, 1855, the patron saint celebrations in the departmental capital were on ____________ 15 in honor of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción.
August
The celebration of Dulce Nombre de Jesús was established on the ____________ preceding the start of Lent.
Sunday
Isidro Menéndez proposed celebrating Jesús Nazareno under the advocation of the Dulce Nombre de ____________.
Jesús
Isidro Menéndez suggested creating a new religious festivity due to the difficulties faced during the patron saint celebrations caused by the ____________ conditions of the communication routes.
bad
Test your knowledge about the celebrations of Ahuachapán, including the selection of a festival queen, the postal parade, and the patronal mass. Learn about how the festivities are not fixed to a specific date but are determined by the beginning of Lent.
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