The Knights of Columbus Mexican Martyrs

Shrine in Guadalajara Honors the Mexican Martyrs

Atop Guadalajara’s Cerro del Tesoro (“Treasure Hill”) sits the Sanctuary of the Martyrs of Christ the King, a massive monument dedicated to those who were killed during the 1920s persecution of Catholics by the Mexican government. It is the first site to permanently house relics of all the canonized and beatified Mexican martyrs. Among them are nine Knights of Columbus, including six priest-martyrs whose feast is celebrated May 21. Construction on the shrine began in 2007; though the work is not finished yet, it has already become an important place of pilgrimage for the Knights and other Catholic faithful in Mexico.

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The Knights of Columbus Mexican Martyrs

St. Luis Batis Sáinz

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St. Rodrigo Aguilar Alemán

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St. Miguel de la Mora de la Mora

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St. Pedro de Jesús Maldonado Lucero

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St. José María Robles Hurtado

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St. Mateo Correa Magallanes

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History and Legacy of the Cristeros War

A silver reliquary containing bone chips of six Mexican saints, presented to the Supreme Council by Mexico Knights in 2002.

Saints of Service

These saints and blesseds of the Knights of Columbus are models for the Columbian virtues of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.

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In the Footsteps of a Martyr

During his travel to Mexico, a retired priest reflects on the life and martyrdom of a Knights of Columbus martyr.

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Mexican Knights and their families pray the rosary during their first annual pilgrimage

Blessed by the Blood of Martyrs

A new shrine in Guadalajara draws Knights and other pilgrims to venerate the Mexican martyrs.

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La Cristiada: The Mexican People's War for Religious Liberty

In La Cristiada, historian Dr. Jean Meyer weaves informative text with hundreds of photographs and illustrations to provide a unique perspective on the Cristero War.

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For Greater Glory

behind the scene filming of Mexican Martyrs film

Behind the Scenes of for Greater Glory

This 30 minute documentary explores the untold story of the Cristero revolt against the repressive government of Mexican President Plutarco Calles in the 1920's.