The Adoption of Christianity
After the conquest, the people of Tlaxcala embraced Christianity in their own way, integrating the Christian God as one more deity among their former “pagan” gods—seemingly with the approval of the friars overseeing their conversion. In some cases, this syncretism encouraged the return of idolatrous practices, which led friars to punish the offenders, sometimes with the surprising support of the indigenous town councils.

Religious Buildings and the Spread of Christianity
The implantation of Christianity in Tlaxcala required the creation of physical spaces for evangelization. Between 1526 and 1600, ten religious buildings were constructed in the province. These structures housed friars, served as schools, and became symbols of the Catholic faith’s expansion, transforming the region’s cultural landscape.