About 25 years ago I visited this site. I walked around the whole area and went inside the building ...as I was looking around and kept walking I suddenly tripped and fell right down on the floor where the holy dirt was. Some of the holy dirt got on my right leg .so I brushed off the dirt. To this day and I'm 72 I've never felt pain in my leg that I suffered with for many many years. True story.
This is the BEST outline of the history of Chimayo and the Santuario de Chimayo. I've not seen many that make note of the Native American presence (so thank you) and the healing waters (that dried up and are now the origin of the healing dirt). I've had the honor of completing a pilgramage there, meeting people along my journey, and upon arriving at the gate, experiencing a feeling of gratitude, humility, sadness and joy hitting me all at once. I believe my soul was truly at peace. Love and blessings to you all 🙇🏻♀️💕
This is so wonderful! I'm a retired history instructor having taught New Mexico history in Santa Fe for many years. Dr. Martinez really brings the detail & intricacies of our state history to life; he's a wonderfully knowledgeable & animated speaker to this intricate & special history. Thanks so much for the effort you've made!
One of my favorite places in the world. Have done the Holy Week pilgrimage from Sant Fe a couple times. Slept over by the dam under the stars after reaching Chimayo. One of my funniest memories at Santuario, I was kneeling at the altar and a couple stray dogs burst into the church and were ripping into my satchel I had left on one of the pews. A couple old men laughing at the whole scene. It was quite a scene, sacred and profane at the same time, like life.
My favorite place - I return every time I go home to visit. A photo of my daughter and of my step son are in the Santa Niño chapel. 💜💜💜 My mother said that my grandmother use to say that the priests would refill the hole every night after everyone was asleep! 🤣 I always get dirt whenever I visit.
I was up just after dawn one morning and walked over to the church. I actually saw them wheel narrow the dirt from a little corral and take it to go fill the hole. I didn't need to see that lol. It was like seeing the wizard of oz behind the curtain
Walked through the church with my Grandmother. Such a wonderful place. We also grabbed some NM chili powder from the lil shop near by. She visited often with family members. They are from Albuquerque.
My family has a long and fruitful history in NM. my Nani, my mom's mom was born in Cuba in November of 1912. my mom was born in 1951, just a few years after the setting of Rudolfo Anaya's "Bless Me, Ultima" and her childhood was very much similar. they lived in an old adobe ranch house with a wide sleeping porch in the back for when cousins would visit. They had a big stock pond behind the house for the animals and my mom and her siblings would build forts in the cottonwoods at the edge and play pirates. we heard stories as children of the time my grandfather Julio heard "la llorona" walking along the acequia next to their house one night. my grandfather's older brother Sirildo and his wife Maria de la Paz lived a few miles away in "el rancho azul". they called it this because the portal across the front was painted a sky blue. if i close my eyes i can smell chilis roasting over the rio grande valley and hear the crackling of bon fires on Nochebuena and i can still taste my Nani's biscochitos that she added a slight dash of orange juice to so they'd pop. Chimayo holds such a dear place in our hearts as a hold out of the culture that developed in northern NM that we helped shape. after Spain withdrew and Mexico neglected northern NM, we were isolated for many years. I love videos like this. they help to preserve all of that, and i think for too many years Hispanic and Native New Mexicans have been made to feel that our culture wasn't good enough. We could easily lose all of our herencia if we aren't careful.
Our History, and growing up and paying attention to stories told by older family members we need to pass it on now,Samuel Martinez from Vegas and lives in Vegas Nv.
I think about how devoted my granny was to the Catholic religion. They moved from Santa Fe in the early 1940s to Northern California. She couldn’t speak English and the Catholic Church was mainly for English speaking people. It wasn’t like nowadays where you have an entire Spanish congregation.
The whole Hispanic culture and people is based heavily on the Catholic faith. From our Spanish names, traditions and special holidays! It’s ingrained in our culture!
When I went to jail over a year ago Suzanna Martinez had a mandatory creative meeting with the cartel the order is you bring your grandchildren to this meeting so I can show you what her attention are
I ENJOY THE HISTORY LESSON BUT SHOW US THE LOCATION WHILE YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT IT. I KNOW ROBERT YOUR A GOOD LOOKING GUY BUT AFTER A MINUTE OF LOOKING AT YOU SHOW US THE LOCATION. THAT WOULD REALLY ADD TO THE TEN MINUTE HISTORY LESSON. MUCH THANKS FOR YOUR WORK
@@LewisC-t1f 😐gonna look for the country of Hispanic 😐😐. Smh it’s a made up word ! If you want to call your self Spaniard that’s fine that’s a real place , to me that’s just a fancy Mexican. I think people who call them self or claim Hispania(smh) are ashamed of what they really are. I’m Mexican American …. Or Chicano those of us from California like to say. Got both Native and Southern European blood (Spain) and that’s what it is. California that once belonged to both Spain and Mexico and now belongs to the USA 🇺🇸. Hispanic is a made up word by probably some white dude who say that’s what you are. Hispanic !! Yea ok. 👌🏼 🫡
About 25 years ago I visited this site. I walked around the whole area and went inside the building ...as I was looking around and kept walking I suddenly tripped and fell right down on the floor where the holy dirt was. Some of the holy dirt got on my right leg .so I brushed off the dirt. To this day and I'm 72 I've never felt pain in my leg that I suffered with for many many years. True story.
thank you for sharing! this is beautiful.
This is the BEST outline of the history of Chimayo and the Santuario de Chimayo. I've not seen many that make note of the Native American presence (so thank you) and the healing waters (that dried up and are now the origin of the healing dirt). I've had the honor of completing a pilgramage there, meeting people along my journey, and upon arriving at the gate, experiencing a feeling of gratitude, humility, sadness and joy hitting me all at once. I believe my soul was truly at peace. Love and blessings to you all 🙇🏻♀️💕
Thank you!
I met Father Roca in the gardens on one visit and he told me his life story. I was truly blessed to have a beautiful conversation with him.
This is so wonderful! I'm a retired history instructor having taught New Mexico history in Santa Fe for many years. Dr. Martinez really brings the detail & intricacies of our state history to life; he's a wonderfully knowledgeable & animated speaker to this intricate & special history. Thanks so much for the effort you've made!
Thank you, Cate, much appreciated! I am no Dr. but I am an MA! :)
I miss home I watch these every night and cry I miss home
Good job as usual Mr. Martinez
Watching from Monterey, California and I used to live in Espanola
Thanks always enjoy your videos
One of my favorite places in the world. Have done the Holy Week pilgrimage from Sant Fe a couple times. Slept over by the dam under the stars after reaching Chimayo. One of my funniest memories at Santuario, I was kneeling at the altar and a couple stray dogs burst into the church and were ripping into my satchel I had left on one of the pews. A couple old men laughing at the whole scene. It was quite a scene, sacred and profane at the same time, like life.
I love this! Thank you! How to describe Chimayo when I travel has always been a challenge, it is magical. Well done.
My favorite place - I return every time I go home to visit. A photo of my daughter and of my step son are in the Santa Niño chapel. 💜💜💜 My mother said that my grandmother use to say that the priests would refill the hole every night after everyone was asleep! 🤣 I always get dirt whenever I visit.
I was up just after dawn one morning and walked over to the church. I actually saw them wheel narrow the dirt from a little corral and take it to go fill the hole. I didn't need to see that lol. It was like seeing the wizard of oz behind the curtain
Years ago i used to take my small camper there and just hang out and soak up the energy. Nice video and history lesson.
I love your video, thanks for sharing!!
Walked through the church with my Grandmother. Such a wonderful place. We also grabbed some NM chili powder from the lil shop near by. She visited often with family members. They are from Albuquerque.
Same here I wish I see my grandma again 💕💕💕💕
Wow! I love this! Thank you for sharing!
De nada, you are welcome!
My family has a long and fruitful history in NM. my Nani, my mom's mom was born in Cuba in November of 1912. my mom was born in 1951, just a few years after the setting of Rudolfo Anaya's "Bless Me, Ultima" and her childhood was very much similar. they lived in an old adobe ranch house with a wide sleeping porch in the back for when cousins would visit. They had a big stock pond behind the house for the animals and my mom and her siblings would build forts in the cottonwoods at the edge and play pirates. we heard stories as children of the time my grandfather Julio heard "la llorona" walking along the acequia next to their house one night. my grandfather's older brother Sirildo and his wife Maria de la Paz lived a few miles away in "el rancho azul". they called it this because the portal across the front was painted a sky blue. if i close my eyes i can smell chilis roasting over the rio grande valley and hear the crackling of bon fires on Nochebuena and i can still taste my Nani's biscochitos that she added a slight dash of orange juice to so they'd pop. Chimayo holds such a dear place in our hearts as a hold out of the culture that developed in northern NM that we helped shape. after Spain withdrew and Mexico neglected northern NM, we were isolated for many years. I love videos like this. they help to preserve all of that, and i think for too many years Hispanic and Native New Mexicans have been made to feel that our culture wasn't good enough. We could easily lose all of our herencia if we aren't careful.
Our History, and growing up and paying attention to stories told by older family members we need to pass it on now,Samuel Martinez from Vegas and lives in Vegas Nv.
Yes! I agree!
ROBERT. I HAVE A LOVE AND A PASSION FOR NEW MEXICO HISTORY. BUT IS HARD TO FIND OTHER PEOPLE TO TALK TO.I LIVE IN ABQ.
Thank you for this very interesting documentary! I’m Colombian and I find it incredible that people settled in New Mexico, must have been hard???
Have you ever been there 🙂🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🍃🍃🍃🦋🦋🦋
Im a Baptist. But for some reason
I can’t explain it , but I have always been drawn to this church.
Must be a soul memory 💚
Very cool! I subscribed.
Penitentes Are Holy Men That Replace A Priest When One Is Not Available Prayers Hymns From Such Passionate Voices Keep My Faith Up
Mi Abuelo was a hermano
Mi abuelito tambien
Love Chimayo, when i went i smelled roses at the sacred diet.
Thank you
I will be there😊
I think about how devoted my granny was to the Catholic religion. They moved from Santa Fe in the early 1940s to Northern California. She couldn’t speak English and the Catholic Church was mainly for English speaking people. It wasn’t like nowadays where you have an entire Spanish congregation.
The whole Hispanic culture and people is based heavily on the Catholic faith. From our Spanish names, traditions and special holidays! It’s ingrained in our culture!
I had a teacher in the 2 nd grade from new mexico and her last name was Martin this was back in 1981
Chimayo- rocks!!!
When I went to jail over a year ago Suzanna Martinez had a mandatory creative meeting with the cartel the order is you bring your grandchildren to this meeting so I can show you what her attention are
PLEASE PRAY FOR ME THETES A CURSE ON MY LIFE!!!
You are healed , Amen 🛐
@@jenniferconseulo6196 Thank you so much please pray for me im on the verge of losing my mind due to this powerful curse
I ENJOY THE HISTORY LESSON BUT SHOW US THE LOCATION WHILE YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT IT. I KNOW ROBERT YOUR A GOOD LOOKING GUY BUT AFTER A MINUTE OF LOOKING AT YOU SHOW US THE LOCATION. THAT WOULD REALLY ADD TO THE TEN MINUTE HISTORY LESSON. MUCH THANKS FOR YOUR WORK
Good idea, I will keep this in mind for future episodes. Thanks!
Yay!! & your Hispanic!!! 💕✊🏽
Is he from Hispania ?
@@anuno26 no
@@anuno26he is Hispanic! Culturally, we are all Hispanic! We the children of Spain and the Catholic Church! So yes, we are Hispanos/Hispanic!
@@LewisC-t1f 😐gonna look for the country of Hispanic 😐😐. Smh it’s a made up word ! If you want to call your self Spaniard that’s fine that’s a real place , to me that’s just a fancy Mexican. I think people who call them self or claim Hispania(smh) are ashamed of what they really are. I’m Mexican American …. Or Chicano those of us from California like to say. Got both Native and Southern European blood (Spain) and that’s what it is. California that once belonged to both Spain and Mexico and now belongs to the USA 🇺🇸. Hispanic is a made up word by probably some white dude who say that’s what you are. Hispanic !! Yea ok. 👌🏼 🫡
The sacred place that started to burn down.
It's okay Adam and Eve did it it's even better because of Ritchie Valens did it and his family used him and just like my family use me in New Mexico
ximayo
Secret seven
Homosexuality curiosity is been since the garden why not abortions legal
It's called "inculturation". Every culture does it. Take the former culture and incorporate it into the new culture. It's not evil it's just life.
Humans have done it since we left the Rift Valley