February 3: Our Lady of Suyapa

Our Lady of Suyapa is celebrated on February 3 in Honduras, marking the feast day of the Virgin of Suyapa, the most revered religious image in the country. The statue, made of cedarwood and affectionately known as ‘La Morenita,’ is housed in the Basilica de Suyapa. During the feast, the statue is transported to various locations in Honduras, attracting numerous religious pilgrimages from Central America. The story of its discovery involves a laborer named Alejandro Colindres, who found the statue after experiencing a miraculous event during a night of rest. The statue has been a significant symbol of faith in Honduras, and Pope Pius XI declared her the Patroness of the nation, leading to the construction of the Basilica to accommodate the crowds that gather for the celebration.

February 3: Our Lady of Suyapa


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