Admirable milagro de la Sma. Virgen de Guadalupe en el pueblo de Taxco: un cirio con substancias explosivas

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The recto has a large engraving depicting the interior of a church. The image of the Virgin of Guadalupe is surrounded by candles on the altar. In front of the altar, various figures stand with the backs turned. One group surrounds a man on his knees. The text describes the actions of a non-Catholic from Taxco resentful of the masses attending church. He brought two candles to the local church, including one filled with explosives. He brought them to the priest, asking that they be lit during the service on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The priest instructed the sacristan to burn them in advance to have them ready for the service. After lighting them, the sacristan felt a strong, inexplicable urge to put them out, later examining them and discovering the explosives. After notifying the priest, they thanked Our Lady of Guadalupe for instructing the sacristan to extinguish them, saving them from the explosion. The bottom of the verso contains a prayer of thanksgiving.

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Admirable miracle of the Blessed Virgin of Guadalupe in the town of Taxco: A candle with explosive substances

Date Created

1900

Creator

Jose Guadalupe Posada

Publisher

Antonio Vanegas Arroyo

Subject

Broadside|Mexico|Popular Devotion

Catholic Studies|Graphic Communications|Latin American Languages and Societies

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