In 1961 Archbishop Rossell sent a request to the Blessed Pope John XXIII, who, based in religious, cultural and historic shrine of Esquipulas raised to the rank of Minor Basilica.
Stone of the Compadres
In strange balance have stood the test of time and historical earthquakes.
There are small: the upper reaches the size of a regular sedan with four doors. Together they reach a height of about three meters and weighing 50 tons.
The Legend
That two friends became compadres in Esquipulas (a godfather to the son of another). And despite having made this agreement involving own risk and trust, the sponsor ended the boy's mother and carried away by desire.
While the mother and the man at the place where the rocks, either alone, left to show their desire for each other, and between the whispering wind, swaying trees and being alone ... attempted a sexual act.
Legend has it that by betraying the honor of godfather and mother, being unfaithful to the trust placed in them, punishment became the two stone and standing as a reminder and warning of punishment received by his actions.
Ceremonies and Rituals
On the other hand, traditional communities believe they are a manifestation of divine powers, or materialization of divine will. So the place is scene sacred
