Hello dear Hivers! Happy start to the week, may it be very prosperous.
It is a pleasure to greet you and contribute my grain of sand to the history of Trujillo that surrounds us and its value over time.
When we mention Trujillo, Venezuelans picture the Monument to the Virgin of Peace and the venerated saint Dr. José Gregorio Hernández, for his immense career and the favours granted in every heart both inside and outside the country.
But behind each emblematic figure, there are great celebrities who highlighted their magical works, with a fervour that still endures in the age of Catholicism, despite so much disbelief in society.
The corner we will share today is called San Jacinto, one of the most renowned areas in the state, steeped in memory, identity and history.
For as long as I can remember, it has been a meeting point for patron saint festivals, instilled by the Trujillo priest Dr. Estanislao Carrillo, one of the great celebrities and faithful believers in our patron saint, La Virgen de la Paz. With dreamlike logistics, they were so beautiful that inhabitants from all over came to admire the fields, such as rio arriba, la cuchilla, the crossings, El Corozo, La Loma, Quebrada de Ramos, and Piedras Negras, which are currently the most noteworthy.
Born in Quebrada de Ramos, a municipality with limited resources, but surrounded by honest, hard-working people, we begin today's post by showing the significance of the land and its recognition under a relic statue that still stands in honour of those values of great cultural significance, based on empathy, humanity, and simplicity, qualities that are worth their weight in gold today because they are as rare as a needle in a haystack, and it is gratifying to show them.
On Sunday, we went for a walk around the square with my little nephew, who appears in the picture of the statue. We enjoyed the changing weather, starting out cold and then the sun coming out within 30 minutes. We noted that the square is rectangular, about 50 meters on each side, with three stairway entrances. The main staircase is the longest, with narrow, steep steps and no handrails, so you have to be careful when using it. Not suitable for people with vertigo. The date of its construction, 1938, is inscribed on its pillars, making it an antique in every sense of the word.
The statue has a marble base whose angles capture history between the lines, defining the essence of the famous Monsignor Estanislao Carrillo in the company of a child and his faithful canine friend, in homage to his actions on land.
Within the square, we can see four cement-covered walkways, which intersect at the statue. The floor around it is made of old bricks, which match the edges of the square that coincide with the cement walkways. There is grass in various areas of the walkways, along with a mango tree, almond tree, pine trees, and various ornamental shrubs such as croto and palms, which can be seen in the images.
There are six cement benches with iron backs around the square, which are in a state of disrepair, as are its immense walls. Due to the height of the location, it is a quiet space to meditate or simply rest and enjoy the view. In the distance, we can see the tallest monument in Latin America, La Paz, under a cool climate that makes it even more attractive.
On the way up, we immediately spot a metal cross, and a few metres further on we find the church, an architectural relic preserved by the priest in charge, José Gregorio Escalona.
A pleasant Sunday in the town's busiest square. Firstly, because it is the main bus stop and drivers rest there while waiting for their turn in the square. In addition, the prefecture, medical center, and shops are located nearby, bringing life to the area.
According to history, San Jacinto is the first doctrine in the region, covering a large area in terms of population. It is a very quiet, religious town.
I invite you to appreciate the architecture of the area. See you next time.
I used Canva and the free Deepl translator, as my language is Spanish.
