Guadeloupe - Wikipedia
WEBGuadeloupe (/ ˌ ɡ w ɑː d ə ˈ l uː p /; French: [ɡwad(ə)lup] ⓘ; Guadeloupean Creole French: Gwadloup, IPA:) is an overseas department of France in the Caribbean. It consists of six inhabited islands—Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre, Marie-Galante, La Désirade, and two Îles des Saintes—as well as many uninhabited islands and outcroppings. It is south of …
Guadeloupe | History, Map, Flag, Capital, Currency, & Facts
WEBApr 9, 2024 · The main territory of Guadeloupe consists of the twin islands of Basse-Terre to the west and Grande-Terre to the east, the two being separated by a narrow channel, the Salée River. Other islands in the group are Marie-Galante to the southeast, La Désirade to the east, and the Saintes Islands (Terre-de-Haut and Terre-de-Bas) to the south.
Our Lady of Guadalupe | Description, History, & Facts
WEBMar 29, 2024 · Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Virgin Mary in her appearance before Saint Juan Diego in a vision in Mexico in 1531. The name also refers to the Marian apparition itself. Our Lady of Guadalupe holds a special place in the religious life of Mexico and is one of the most popular religious devotions.
Our Lady of Guadalupe - Wikipedia
WEBOur Lady of Guadalupe (Spanish: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe), also known as the Virgin of Guadalupe (Spanish: Virgen de Guadalupe), is a Catholic title of Mary, mother of Jesus associated with a series of five Marian apparitions to a Mexican peasant named Juan Diego and his uncle, Juan Bernardino, which are believed to have occurred in ...
10 things to know about the Virgin of Guadalupe - America …
WEBDec 12, 2016 · While other manifestations of Mary claim at most a region or country, Guadalupe is the only one to reign over two continents. 10 things to know about the Virgin of Guadalupe | America Magazine ...
Virgin of Guadalupe (article) | Khan Academy
WEBVirgin of Guadalupe. 16th century C.E., Oil and possibly tempera on maguey cactus cloth and cotton, Basilica of Guadalupe, Mexico City (photo: Esparta Palma, CC: BY 2.0) Seeing her today Today, millions travel annually to her basilica to glimpse the original image, which visitors see while zooming beneath it on a conveyer belt.
The History & Significance of Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine
WEBWatch the Story of Our Lady of Guadalupe. “The newly-appointed bishop-elect of Mexico wrote to tell the King of Spain that, unless there was a miracle, the continent would be lost. Between December 9 and December 12, 1531, that miracle happened, and it forever changed the future of the continent.”.
Smarthistory – Virgin of Guadalupe
WEBDec 6, 2023 · Virgin of Guadalupe, late 17th century, 190 cm high, oil paint, gilding, and mother of pearl on panel (Franz Mayer Museum, Mexico City) Loving mother. Devoted wife. Ideal woman. Queen of Heaven. Who could ever be this perfect? For Christians, the Virgin Mary carries all these titles, and she is often celebrated in art as a mother, wife, and queen.
Our Lady of Guadalupe - About Us - Catholic Online
WEBOur Lady of Guadalupe appeared to Juan Diego in December, 1531 and asked that a shrine be built in her honor. She has become the patroness of the Americas. About Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Our Lady of Guadalupe | EWTN
WEBOne of the Aztec gods, originally considered the god of fertility, had transformed himself over time into a ferocious god. A symbol of the sun, this god was in continuous battle with the moon and the stars and was believed to need human blood to restore his strength; if he died, life would be extinguished.
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