The Day of the Virgin of Suyapa is observed in Honduras every year on February 3. This day commemorates the rediscovery of the statue of the Virgin of Suyapa, the patroness of Honduras, which is believed to have been found by a laborer named Alejandro Colindres in 1747. According to legend, Colindres, while sleeping outdoors, discovered the tiny statue after experiencing a sharp pain in his side. He took the statue home, where it remained on his family's altar for 20 years until it was credited with its first miracle, leading to the construction of a chapel in 1777. The statue is considered to have miraculous powers, and many Honduran soldiers have reported visions of the Virgin that provided them comfort during battles. The celebration reflects the deep religious significance of the Virgin of Suyapa in Honduran culture.