The Temple of San Felipe Neri, commonly known as "La Profesa", is a Roman Catholic parish church that was established by a community of professed Jesuits.
The church was built between 1597 and 1610 with Juan Pérez de Soto as architect.
This church was nearly completely destroyed by the Great Flood of 1629 in Mexico City.
All that remains of the original construction is the Moorish-style roof.
The church was rebuilt in 1720.
In the 19th and 20th centuries, notable historical events took place at the church. In the early part of the 19th century, during the Mexican War of Independence, the movement known as the “La Profesa Conspiracy” took shape here. This movement was instrumental in the coronation of Agustín de Iturbide becoming emperor of Mexico after the war ended in 1821.
Another movement associated with the church was called the “Polkos Rebellion.” This occurred when two regiments of young aristocrats refused to defend the port city of Veracruz from the 1847 U.S. invasion. The church also has a significant art collection. An art gallery was eventually opened so that the public could enjoy the collection.
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