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Religious Architecture in 16th Century New Spain

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The reordering of congregations was marked and sponsored by the juxtaposition of the name of a saint with the indigenous people, who became patrons of the community. We must remember that the first missionaries were neither architects nor engineers, but with their limited knowledge, they brought the need to manage large buildings.

The Basilica Model

When construction of churches began, they used the procedure employed by early Christians: the basilica. Furthermore, the amateur architects certainly remembered the many basilica-style churches of Andalusia. The basilica offered major advantages; on one hand, its ease of construction, as wood abounded, making it easy to build beamed ceilings and armor on the ships, and the workers were also very...

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Liturgical Vestments and Ecclesiastical Attire Explained

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Casulla

Wide liturgical vestments. Colors:

  • White: Used at feasts of Jesus (Epiphany, Christmas), the Virgin, and Saints.
  • Purple: Advent (before Christmas), Lent, and for the Dead.
  • Red: Jesus festivals, the Passion, Holy Spirit, and Martyrs.
  • Green: The most used color for Sundays and special occasions.

Dalmatic

Used in the 2nd and 3rd centuries in Rome, this was a sort of cloak adorned with purple stripes. It originated in Dalmatia (Croatia, Montenegro, and northern Albania), becoming the dress of senators and other distinguished persons. Deacons wear the dalmatic while exercising their ministry.

Mitra (Miter)

A hat worn by bishops and abbots since the 10th century. Formed by two pieces of fabric sewn together and open at the top, it is a symbol of power...

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Spanish Medieval Law: Regional Legal Systems of Castile, Aragon and Catalonia

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Castilian Law

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