Church of the Assumption, a standard of the people
Hello everyone, dear Wednesday walkers!
Although the cold has seeped in through the cracks of January, today I want to join the #wednesdaywalk challenge from my friend @tattoodjay. This time, he invites you to visit with me the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, an architectural and spiritual gem located in the heart of Guanabacoa, a town with deep cultural roots.
¡Hola a todos, queridos caminantes de los miércoles!
Aunque el frío se ha colado por las rendijas de enero, hoy quiero sumarme al reto de #wednesdaywalk del amigo @tattoodjay. Esta vez, los invito a visitar conmigo la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, una joya arquitectónica y espiritual ubicada en las calles más céntricas de Guanabacoa, un pueblo con un fuerte arraigo cultural.
Located in the historic heart of the town, this church bears witness to centuries past. Founded in the 16th century as a small chapel, it was elevated to a parish in 1607 and has since been a beacon of faith and culture for this city. Its austere facade and serene interior invite both appreciation and contemplation. It had been a long time since I'd been inside, and this time I found it more austere, in need of some TLC. Even so, it remains an important symbol for a city that holds so much faith.
Situada en el corazón histórico de la villa, esta iglesia es testigo de siglos pasados. Fundada en el siglo XVI como una pequeña capilla, fue elevada a parroquia en 1607 y desde entonces ha sido un faro de fe y cultura para esta ciudad. Su fachada sobria y su interior sereno invitan al recogimiento, pero también a la contemplación. Hacía mucho tiempo que no entraba, y en esta ocasión la noté más austera, necesitada de un cariñito. Aun así, sigue siendo un símbolo importante para una ciudad que alberga tanta fe.
My visit was brief but heartfelt. I entered with respect and curiosity. I paused before the main altar, where the image of the Virgin of the Assumption—patron saint of the town—presides with gentle grace. In silence, I reflected on how many generations have sat in those pews, how many promises, baptisms, farewells, and hopes have echoed beneath that roof.
Mi visita fue breve, pero sentida. Entré con respeto y curiosidad. Me detuve frente al altar mayor, donde la imagen de la Virgen de la Asunción —patrona del pueblo— preside con dulzura. En silencio, pensé en cuántas generaciones han pasado por esas bancas, cuántas promesas, bautizos, despedidas y esperanzas han resonado bajo ese techo.
Guanabacoa is a town of syncretism, where Christian faith coexists with African roots. Here, the so-called Tutelares were born and strengthened—spiritual figures who protect the neighborhoods and who are celebrated every August with processions, drums, and flowers. It is a unique tradition, where the Virgin and the orishas walk together, and where devotion is expressed with rhythm, color, and community.
This is a place where the sacred and the everyday intertwine. Where history is not locked away in glass cases, but rather felt in the air, heard in doorways, and savored in every conversation. And this church, with its serene presence, next to the park full of vegetation and bordered by cobblestone streets, has always been there, like a symbol of the town.
Guanabacoa es un pueblo de sincretismo, donde la fe cristiana convive con las raíces africanas. Aquí nacieron y se fortalecieron las llamadas Tutelares, figuras espirituales que protegen a los barrios y que cada año, en agosto, son celebradas con procesiones, tambores y flores. Es una tradición única, donde la Virgen y los orishas caminan juntos, y donde la devoción se expresa con ritmo, color y comunidad.
Este es un lugar donde se entrelazan lo sagrado y lo cotidiano. Donde la historia no está encerrada en vitrinas, sino que se siente en el aire, se escucha en los portales, se saborea en cada conversación. Y esta iglesia, con su presencia serena, junto al parque lleno de vegetación y bordeado por calles adoquinadas, ha estado ahí siempre, como un estandarte del pueblo.
Thank you for joining me on this journey. I'm sharing some photos I took with love, hoping they convey some of the peace and strength I felt.
Until next time, friends. A warm hug from this corner… despite the cold. 😜
Gracias por acompañarme en este paseo. Les dejo algunas fotos que tomé con cariño, esperando que les transmitan algo de la paz y la fuerza que sentí.
Hasta la próxima, amigos. Un abrazo cálido desde este rincón… a pesar del frío. 😜
Las fotos fueron tomadas con mi teléfono Xiaomi Note 13, unidas y recreadas en canva.
Usé Traductor DeepL
The photos were taken with my Xiaomi Note 13 phone, joined and recreated in canva.
I Used Translator DeepL
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Hola mi querida amiga @lileisabel me encantó conocer esta iglesia a través de tus fotos, se ve muy bonita, espaciosa y acogedora. Lindo recorrido 🤗
Gracias amiga , es el centro de esa ciudad donde viví muchos años 😍❤️
Hermana @lileisabel, qué iglesia tan hermosa… ¡me dejó sin palabras! Tus fotografías no solo capturan la belleza del lugar, sino que transmiten gran paz. Al verlas, sentí como si caminara contigo por cada rincón, como si mis pasos se unieran a los tuyos en ese recorrido tan especial.
Gracias por compartir esas imágenes tan llenas de significado. Tienes un don único para capturar lo sagrado en lo cotidiano, para mostrarnos lo que muchas veces pasa desapercibido ten una linda noche 🌹🌷🏵️🌻🌼💐🥀🪷🌺🪻💮🌸🍀
Hermana aunque no lo puse entrar en esa iglesia me trajo a la mente el día que bautizamos a Henry mi sobrino allí , está bastante cambiada , pero conserva su magia y ese silencio solemne de las Iglesias 😘😘
Son recuerdos únicos que no se olvidan 😘
Such a beautiful and meaningful place the architecture and the story behind it are truly inspiring. Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏻
That's right, I love those wooden ceilings. Despite its age, it's very beautiful. It could be even prettier if it were given a little TLC more often.
It's such a lovely old building it deserves some TLC, I hope it gets some :)
Exactly, that would be wonderful so that it doesn't lose its history and continues to shine. Thanks for stopping by.
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