Virgin of Guadalupe

The Virgin of Guadalupe is an important religious and cultural symbol in Mexico and among many Latino communities. She is believed to represent a miraculous appearance of the Virgin Mary to a peasant named Juan Diego in 1531, where she asked for a church to be built in her honor. The image of the Virgen de Guadalupe, often depicted with a blue mantle and surrounded by rays of light, represents compassion, unity, and hope. Her feast day is celebrated on December 12, and she is considered the patroness of Mexico and the Americas, playing a key role in Mexican identity and Catholic faith.