1. La Virgen de Guadalupe El 12 de diciembre

2. Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Patron Saint of Mexico (protecting/ guiding saint) Symbol of Mexico

3. Background Info 1519—Spanish arrived in Mexico 1521 Tenochitlán falls to Hernan Cortés 1523—1 st Catholic missionaries arrive Dec 9, 1531-Our story begins

4. Tepeyac Hill

5. The First Meeting Juan Diego sees a blinding vision. Mary’s request Difficulties for Juan Diego Bishop’s refusal

6. The Second Meeting December 12 Ill relative Mary’s instructions The “tilma”/cloak

7. The Proof Flowers spilled out Perfect Image of the Virgin Mary imprinted on cloth Dark-skinned (Virgen Morena)

8. Important Dates 1531—small church constructed 1709—original replaced 1745 –Miracle of the the vision officially recognized 1904—church addition 20 th century scientific study of cloth

9. 1976—Newest Basilica Built

10. Cloth today SanctuaryCloth above altar

11. Bent Cross

12. Miracles Cloth preserved No under sketch Pigments Attempts to destroy Face Eyes

14. The Rest of the Story 1999-most visited Catholic shrine in the world (18-20M) 2002—Juan Diego declared a Saint— 1 st indigenous Mexican to achieve sainthood