Oct 18 Señor de los Milagros or

Our Lord of Miracles (Peru)

What Happened?In the early 1600's a painting by black slaves was finished, and in 1655 there was a large earthquake which leveled most of Lima except for the painting which was then named "Señor de los Milagros".

Then again in October 20, 1687 Lima was devastated by another series of earthquakes, yet again "Señor de los Milagros" was unscathed.

One last time there was another quake this one followed by a tsunami, and for a third time the picture made it out without a scratch.

How to celebrate

They carry a two ton replica of the painting through the center of Lima.

People of Different religious groups wear purple and follow behind the painting.

There is a big parade when people throw petals out in front of and behind the statuette.

Me encantaría celebrar el Señor de Los Milagros dia. La historian de la pintura es muy interesante. Me encantaría ver la original. Estoy pensando en ir a la celebración en New York. En pocas palabras quiero ir a celebrar.