Marian devotion
The soldier who protected the poor
Mexico City, Mexico
A Mexican soldier protected the poor thanks to the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Main data
Sanctuary: Mexico City, Mexico
Type: Devotional anecdote
A Mexican soldier always had a Guadalupe medal on his neck. She said the Virgin protected him in the war. One time, a bullet hit him in the medal and didn't hurt him. The soldier retired from the army and dedicated his life to protecting the poor of his people.
«La Virgen me salvó para que yo salvara a otros.»
A flower for the Virgin
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