The Virgin of Guadalupe is undoubtedly one Marian devotion is considered one of the most important religious figures in Mexico and the Catholic Church in Latin America.
According to tradition, he appeared to Juan Diego on Tepeyac Hill in 1531 and his image, printed on Juan Diego’s tilma, is venerated in the Basilica of Guadalupe, one of the most visited shrines in the world.
He is considered to be a symbol of national and religious identity for millions of Mexicans and Latin Americans. Beyond that, it is being considered Patron saint of Mexico and all of America.
And although his vacation It is celebrated every December 12thAccording to tradition, the Virgin appeared in the present several times before this day Saint Juan Diego.
Just a day like today, December 9, 1531the first of these took place and here we tell you what the first meeting with the so-called “Morenita” was like.
The First appearance of the Virgin of Guadalupe before Juan Diego happened on December 9, 1531in it Tepeyac Hillnear present-day Mexico City.
Juan Diegoa Chichimeca native who converted to Christianity, said that while he was going to mass in the city, he heard soft music at the top of the hill and He saw a female figure surrounded by light.
The woman introduced herself as the Mother of God under the name “the Everlasting”. Virgin Mary of Guadalupe“.
He spoke to Juan Diego in Nahuatl and asked him to go to the bishop. Brother Juan de Zumarraga to ask for a temple to be built in this place where he could show his love and help the residents.
During this first visit, Juan Diego felt fear and surprise, but the Virgin reassured him. He complied with the request and went to the bishop, who initially did not believe him.
Later, according to tradition, the Virgin appeared to him several more times to confirm the message, and after several conversations the bishop demanded proof.
The Virgin of Guadalupe is celebrated on December 12th, as tradition says it was on this day in 1531 The last apparition of the Virgin to Juan Diego took place on Tepeyac Hill.
During this meeting, Juan Diego presented to Bishop Juan de Zumárraga the tilma with the collected flowers and inside it the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
December 12 was set as the official date to commemorate this event and became the main feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, recognized by both the Catholic Church and popular tradition in Mexico and other Latin American countries.
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