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'''Our Lady of Guadalupe''', also called the Virgin of Guadalupe, Empress of the Americas, is Mexico's most popular and important patron saint; is an important symbol to Mexican identity. In Mexico She is also known as '''Virgen Morena'''.  

'''Our Lady of Guadalupe''', also called the Virgin of Guadalupe, Empress of the Americas, is Mexico's most popular and important patron saint; is an important symbol to Mexican identity. In [[Mexico]] She is also known as '''Virgen Morena'''.  

In 1531, '''La Guadalupana''' ''appeared to humble Juan Diego'' (and imprinted her image on his mantle). ''The signs, of the roses, of the uncle miraculously cured of a deadly illness, and especially of her beautiful image on Juan's mantle, convinced the people there was something to be considered in Christianity. Within a short time, six million Native Mexicans had themselves baptized as Christians.''... ''Mary appeared to Juan Diego not as a European madonna but as a beautiful Aztec princess speaking to him in his own Aztec language'' (1). (December 9, 1531.)

In 1531, '''La Guadalupana''' ''appeared to humble Juan Diego'' (and imprinted her image on his mantle). ''The signs, of the roses, of the uncle miraculously cured of a deadly illness, and especially of her beautiful image on Juan's mantle, convinced the people there was something to be considered in [[Christianity]]. Within a short time, six million Native Mexicans had themselves baptized as Christians.''... ''Mary appeared to Juan Diego not as a European madonna but as a beautiful [[Aztec]] princess speaking to him in his own Aztec language'' (1). (December 9, 1531.)

''"I wish that a temple be erected here quickly, so I may therein exhibit and give all my love, compassion, help, and protection. Because I am your merciful mother, to you, and to all the inhabitants on this land and all the rest who love me, invoke and confide in me; to listen there to their lamentations, and remedy all their miseries, afflictions and sorrows. And to accomplish what my clemency pretends, go to the palace of the bishop of Mexico, and you will say to him that I manifest my great desire, that here on this plain a temple be built to me."''  

''"I wish that a temple be erected here quickly, so I may therein exhibit and give all my love, compassion, help, and protection. Because I am your merciful mother, to you, and to all the inhabitants on this land and all the rest who love me, invoke and confide in me; to listen there to their lamentations, and remedy all their miseries, afflictions and sorrows. And to accomplish what my clemency pretends, go to the palace of the bishop of Mexico, and you will say to him that I manifest my great desire, that here on this plain a temple be built to me."''  

In 1533, the first sanctuary was erected in Mexico. In 1567, a new bigger church is completed. In 1976, a new Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe is finished in Mexico City, constructed on the site of the earlier 16th-century church.  

In 1533, the first sanctuary was erected in Mexico. In 1567, a new bigger church is completed. In 1976, a new Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe is finished in Mexico City, constructed on the site of the earlier 16th-century church.  

In 1571, ''Admiral Doria carried a copy of the image aboard ship during the battle of Lepanto and imputed to the Virgin of Guadalupe the victory over the Ottoman Empire forces.'' (3). In 1810, when [[Miguel Hidalgo]] initiated the war for Mexican independence, they placed the image of ''the Guadalupana'', which was the insignia of their enterprise.  

In 1571, ''Admiral Doria carried a copy of the image aboard ship during the battle of [[Lepanto]] and imputed to the Virgin of Guadalupe the victory over the Ottoman Empire forces.'' (3). In 1810, when [[Miguel Hidalgo]] initiated the war for Mexican independence, they placed the image of ''the Guadalupana'', which was the insignia of their enterprise.  

On 2002, Juan Diego was canonized in a ceremony presided by Pope John Paul II in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

On 2002, Juan Diego was canonized in a ceremony presided by [[Pope]] [[John Paul II]] in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

The 12 of December is the [[holiday]] of '''Our Lady of Guadalupe'''.  

The 12 of December is the holiday of '''Our Lady of Guadalupe'''.  

== Prayer ==

== Prayer ==

In the dioceses of the United States of America, Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated on December 12. The following is the Opening prayer of the memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe.  

In the dioceses of the [[United States]] of America, Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated on December 12. The following is the Opening prayer of the memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe.  

God of power and mercy,

[[God]] of power and mercy,

you blessed the Americas at Tepeyac

you blessed the Americas at Tepeyac

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

who lives and reigns with you and the [[Holy Spirit]],

one God, for ever and ever.

one God, for ever and ever.