Caacupé - History of the Virgin of the Miracles
Caacupé, Cordillera, Paraguay · 1603-1608
Our Lady of the Miracles of Caacupé is the patron of Paraguay. His image was carved by an indigenous Guaraní and has witnessed countless miracles.
The image
According to tradition, an indigenous Guaraní carved the image of the Virgin in yerba-mate wood around 1603. The indigenous was baptized and wanted to express his faith in the Virgin Mary.
«El indígena talló la imagen con sus propias manos. Es una obra de fe y de amor.»
— Cronist forguayoMiracles
The image has witnessed numerous miracles: healing, Conversions, saving. In 1608, the image was taken to Asunción to combat an epidemic, and the epidemic ceased.
La patronalidad
In 1930, the Virgin was declared patron of Paraguay. The feast of the Virgin of Caacupé is celebrated on December 8 and is a national holiday.