Christmas: An annual celebration commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. After Easter, it is the most important Christian ecclesiastical celebration of the year. Since the Gospels do not mention dates, it is not certain that Jesus was born on that day. In fact, Christmas Day was not officially recognized until the year 345, when,…
On August 10, 1809, the town of Quito witnessed what would later be called the “First Cry of Independence”. That day, after relieving Count Ruiz de Castilla of his duties, the government of the Sovereign Council was proclaimed. The council was composed of Juan Pío Montúfar, Marquis of Selva Alegre, as President; Bishop José Cuero…
The year 2016 marked the 280th anniversary of the First French Geodesic Mission in Ecuador. Led by Louis Godin, Charles-Marie de La Condamine, and Pierre Bouguer, members of the Royal Academy of Sciences in Paris, the First Mission aimed to measure the shape of the Earth. In addition to making significant discoveries in various…
Royal Audiencia of Quito The Real Audiencia de Quito, also known as the Royal Audiencia of Quito, was a Spanish colonial administrative body established in the 16th century. It was responsible for governing the territories that now comprise the modern-day countries of Ecuador, Colombia, and Panama. The Audiencia played a significant role in the political,…
A Christmas to remember I love Christmas stamps, in particular the ones from Ecuador. Christmas is a special time for people of Christian faith, or for those that are followers of Jesus Christ. Not all Christians, or followers of Christ celebrate Christmas, as this is sometimes considered a “Catholic” tradition, and not overall consensus belief…
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