He day of Virgin of Guadalupe It is a tradition of the Catholic religion that It is celebrated every December 12th. Although it has its origin Mexicocommemoration continues in the Latino communities that live there USAwho see the figure as a symbol of protection.
The Commemoration of the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe goes back to 1531if your picture He appeared four times to a farmer named Juan Diegoaccording to the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTNfor its acronym in English).
History shows that the Blessed mother believing Catholics He asked San Juan Diego to build a church in his honorand that he appeared to him for the last time that day December 12th.
The proof of the miracle was Virgin of Guadalupe He placed an arrangement of roses on the farmer’s tilma. He visited the bishop and revealed himself by opening his cloak printed image of the Virginas a representation of miracle of his coming.
The Marian consecration It happened in Mexico Tepeyac Hillwhich is now part of the Mexico Cityand it’s very close Basilica of Guadalupea temple dedicated to this Virgin, built after her revelation.
Immigrant communities Mexicans and Latinos They generally celebrate Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe in the United Statesaccordingly Time and date.
The devotion to this religious figure is related to its cultural significance is considered that Patron saint of Mexico and a symbol of identity in all parts of the world.
The number of Latin American communities in the North American country led to this This tradition will also “wander” and is celebrated with various activities such as:
Some of the states of USA where celebrations are held in honor of this Marian devotion California, Texas, Arizona, Illinois, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado and Florida.
In some communities the devotion to The Virgin of Guadalupe has deep roots and even local churches and believers have respected traditions ever since It is considered a symbol of religion, culture and Mexican identity.
He December 12, 2025 It is expected that more than 13 million believers arrive Pilgrimage for the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico Cityaccordingly Aztec News.
The Devotees come from different parts of the country in a tradition that is performed every year as Thanks to the Virgin for his miracles. Some come on their knees, with songs, with special dances or in silence, depending on what they have promised Mary.
The Pilgrimage to Basilica of Guadalupe It is one of the largest religious concentrations in the world, and some of the believers come from other Latin American countries.
The pilgrimage is one of the most important cultural manifestations for Celebrate the Virgin of Guadalupe on December 12th and is part of the indigenous tradition in Mexicoaccording to the Aboriginal Secretariat,
The Virgin of Guadalupelinked to the image indigenous des Goddess Tonantzinis one of the expressions of syncretism that took place in Mexican territory and a symbol of the connection between the conquest and the Native American traditions.
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