National Sanctuary and the Monastery of Las Nazarenas
Church with miraculous history – Iglesia de las Nazarenas
Lima’s patron saint: Señor de los Milagros
The history of Las Nazarenas Monastery begins with several earthquakes that destroyed large parts of the city. The death toll was excellent, as was the material loss. Tirelessly, the inhabitants rebuilt their city. But whatever happens, an image that represented Christ always remained intact. It had been painted by an Angolan slave on a wall and miraculously resisted all destruction. His name was Lord of Miracles, Lord of Wonders. It was decided to honor these miracles and build a church.
At the beginning of the 18th century, Nazarene women moved to a building next to the church. It became a second Church, because even the first building was destroyed in a later earthquake, but not the altarpiece. In 1771 the building was built, which can be seen today: a magnificent rococo church.
Every year, on October 18, a procession takes place in honor of the Lord of Miracles, who was named patron saint of Lima. This event lasts 24 hours and attracts thousands of believers. But otherwise, a large number of pilgrims from all over the world visit the church to ask for protection and recovery from the Lord of Miracles. Since the plaza was not enough for many believers, a chapel was added in the eighties.
The church Las Nazarenas
The National Sanctuary and Monastery of Las Nazarenas, as the name of the church and the monastery is a building that should definitely go during your visit to Lima.
Monastery of Las Nazarenas
Address:
Santuario Nacional y Monasterio de Las Nazarenas
Jirón Huancavelica 515, Cercado de Lima
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