Abstract

RUBIO HUERTAS, Erandi. Spiritual and Historical Bonds. From the Oratory of San Miguel el Grande to the Sanctuary of Atotonilco. Hist. graf [online]. 2018, n.51, pp.149-180. ISSN 1405-0927.

The aim of this research is to approach, from a historical point of view, the life of two members of the Oratory of San Felipe Neri -established in 1712- in San Miguel el Grande, by the analysis of their biographies, written as hagiographic narratives. This, in order to emphasize the founder’s influence -Juan Antonio Pérez de Espinosa- over Father Luis Felipe Neri de Alfaro, whose most important work was the Sanctuary of Jesus of Nazareth in Atotonilco and it had a remarkable historical, spiritual and social impact. Atotonilco is located in the state of Guanajuato in Mexico, and shares with San Miguel de Allende the title of Cultural Heritage of Humanity granted by UNESCO.

Keywords : Luis Felipe Neri de Alfaro; Juan Antonio Pérez de Espinosa; Atotonilco; Oratory; hagiography.