the passing of the last Cristero

“I have fought the good fight, I have kept the faith”

Don Juan Daniel Macias is in the center, flanking him on either side

are Don Feliciano Sanchez, and Don Tomas Ramirez.

Juan Daniel Macias Villegas died on 18 February 2016 at the age of 103 years in his native town of San Julián, Jalisco, Mexico.  He began fighting with the ‘Cristeros’ at the age of 13 years.  Don Macias was the last living soldier of the Cristero War. 

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.

And let the perpetual light shine upon him.

And may his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

“¡Viva Cristo Rey!”

“Long live Christ the King!”

Cristeros interviews

"Battle Hymn of the Cristeros"

La Virgen María es nuestra protectora y nuestra defensora cuando hay que temer

Vencerá a todo el demonio gritando "¡Viva Cristo Rey!" (x2)

Soldados de Cristo: ¡Sigamos la bandera, que la cruz enseña el ejército de Dios!

Sigamos la bandera gritando, "¡Viva Cristo Rey!"

 

 

The Virgin Mary is our protector and defender when there is to fear

She will vanquish all demons at the cry of "Long live Christ the King!" (x2)

Soldiers of Christ: Let's follow the flag, for the cross points to the army of God!

Let's follow the flag at the cry of "Long live Christ the King!"