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Lord of the Miracles, Peru
The Lord of Miracles, also known as "Christ of Miracles", is a painted image of Jesus Christ venerated in Lima, Peru. This image was painted in the 17th century by Benito or Pedro Dalcon, an African who was enslaved in Peru from what is now Angola. An annual procession to commemorate this image is held in October every year. It is one of the oldest Catholic traditions in Peru. It is one of the largest religious processions in the world.
How is the Lord of Miracles celebrated?
Every year in October, hundreds of thousands of devotees of all races and economic backgrounds take part in a religious procession to honor this image through the streets of Lima. The boulevards are decorated in purple on October 18, 19 and 28 to celebrate the Lord of Miracles. It is also celebrated all over the world.
Why do Peruvians wear purple?
October is known as Mes Morado (or Purple Month) because festival goers are dressed head to toe in purple as a sign of their devotion to El Señor. Female followers of the Lord of Miracles often wear purple throughout the month of October and are easily identified by a purple dress belted with a white cord.