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Cristóbal Magallanes Jara
Martyr
Born July 30, 1869(1869-07-30)
Totatiche , Jalisco, Mexico
Died May 25, 1927(1927-05-25) (aged 57)
Jalisco, Mexico
Honored in Roman Catholicism
Beatified November 22, 1992 by Pope John Paul II
Canonized May 21, 2000 by Pope John Paul II
Feast May 21
Saint Cristóbal Magallanes Jara, also known as Christopher Magallanes is a martyr and saint venerated in the Catholic Church who was killed without trial on the way to say Mass during the Cristero War after the trumped up charge of inciting rebellion. He was born in Totatiche, Jalisco, Mexico on July 30, 1869. He was son of Rafael Magallanes and Clara Jara, who were farmers. He worked as a shepherd in his youth and enrolled in the Conciliar Seminary of San José in Guadalajara at the age of 19.

He was ordained at the age of 30 at the Santa Teresa Temple in Guadalajara and subsequently served as chaplain of the School of Arts

Questions & Comments

Wow what a neat piece I am watching and fanned

Feb 25th, 2012 at 7:28:07 PM PST by

a friend gave me this today. i couldn't wait to put it on Listia. There is a little round clear cover piece of maybe material on the back..i'm wondering if it is a piece of clothing,,etc.don't know for sure what it is. at first i thought it might be a mustard seed...

Feb 25th, 2012 at 11:22:02 PM PST by

how very sad! but thanks for the history on this, it was great! F&w

Feb 25th, 2012 at 11:31:55 PM PST by

yes,it is sad,it seemed he deserved sainthood...wish we all could...
i'm already a fan of yours..

Feb 26th, 2012 at 1:19:20 PM PST by

What is the size of this, and what is it made of?? How old would you estimate this is??

Mar 1st, 2012 at 1:50:02 PM PST by

the pendant is 1.50 with the chain holder it is 1.75" and 1.00"wide. it is a gold metal with the picture and top coated in a hard plastic,it has been well taken care of. as to the age maybe after he was sainted?? The writing on the back is beautiful calligraphy style.if I find out more I wil post it here..

Mar 1st, 2012 at 7:59:33 PM PST by

OK! Thanks!

Mar 1st, 2012 at 8:08:54 PM PST by

You're wecome.
victoria70

Mar 1st, 2012 at 8:46:17 PM PST by

the cloth is a relic. it was probably taken from what he was wearing when he was murdered. beautiful piece.

Mar 2nd, 2012 at 9:53:09 PM PST by

thank you,i had thought that also,really kind of a sentimental piece...of history...

Mar 3rd, 2012 at 12:20:44 AM PST by

Magallanes wrote and preached against armed rebellion, but was falsely accused of promoting the Cristero Rebellion in the area. Arrested on May 21, 1927, while en route to celebrate Mass at a farm, he gave away his few remaining possessions to his executioners, gave them absolution, and without a trial, he was martyred four days later with Saint Agustín Caloca in Colotlán, Jalisco. His last words to his executioners were "I die innocent, and ask God that my blood may serve to unite my Mexican brethren."

Mar 3rd, 2012 at 12:35:50 AM PST by

someone else verified that the cloth was part of his garment when he was murdered.

Mar 3rd, 2012 at 12:38:00 AM PST by

you know what is strange that white streak of light in the picture I did'nt use a flash..mmm,,,

Mar 3rd, 2012 at 12:43:15 AM PST by

PENDANT SAN CRISTOVAL MAGALLANES is in the Antiques category