The Legend of the Clock at the Compañía in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán
The Compañía is located next to the Jesuit Cultural Center (“ex colegio”) , at the top of the hill of the intersection of Enseñanza and Portugal streets, just a couple blocks from Mansión Iturbe . This temple was built between 1540 and 1546. It served as the interim Cathedral from 1546 and 1565, when it passed into the hands of the Jesuits. Clock at The Compañía Church in Patzcuaro According to the city chronicler, Enrique Soto González , in his "Legends of Patzcuaro,” this legend begins in 16 th -century Spain. King Felipe II had imprisoned the Duke of Ávila, who was confined in a dungeon, accused of high treason. His execution was to take place in the town square at the stroke of midnight. All the preparations were made. But the next day the clock only struck eleven, and the defendant was sent back to prison. The same happened the following day, and the execution was postponed once again. Clock a the Compañia Chur...