Thousands of faithful will accompany the image of the Lord of Miracles during its second procession, considered one of the most significant religious manifestations in Peru.
From early hours, the walk with the Cristo Moreno advances through the Center of Limefollowed by purple-clad devotees and teams of porters. This daythe tour includes an official visit to Government Palacewhich has increased expectations among citizens.
The president José Jeríaccompanied by his ministers, awaits the image of the Lord of Miracles from the outside balcony Government Palace. From this privileged point, the president and the members of his cabinet observe the progress of the procession, which after entering the Plaza Mayor heads towards the Municipality of Lima.
The image of Lord of Miracles entered the Plaza Mayor and heads towards the Municipality of Lima for the scheduled tribute. Faithful and local authorities accompany the procession on this journey, awaiting the tribute that will be paid at the headquarters of the capital commune.
At this moment, the image of Lord of Miracles is located in the block 4 of Jirón de la Unión. This area corresponds to one of the main roads in the historic center of Limewhere various manifestations of faith associated with this religious image have been recorded.
This is how the second procession of the Lord of Miracles is experienced through the streets of Lima.
Monsignor Castillo referred to the deceased from the national march and the seriously injured who is still fighting for his life during the mass in tribute to the Lord of Miracles
El Metropolitano route detour
The operation of Metropolitan in Lima will be significantly modified during the 18th and 19th, with several adjustments to its routes and stops, according to what was officially reported by the transportation system administration. Regular service A will circulate on Alfonso Ugarte Avenue in both directionsincluding a new stop at the station The Peruvian–Quilca. At the same time, Regular service C will only go to Central Stationwhich implies the suspension of its usual route beyond that point.
The seasons Colmena, Jirón de la Unión, Tacna and Castilla will remain closed temporarily, depending on the progress of the procession scheduled for those dates, as reported by the entity responsible for the Metropolitan. Meanwhile, it was confirmed that Express services and regular B will continue to operate normallywithout modifying routes or stops.
Route details and reference areas
He October 18 tour It will start from the Church of the Nazarenas, located on Tacna Avenue, and continue along Jirón Huancavelica, Jirón Cañete, Emancipación Avenue, continuing along Jirón Lampa and arriving at the Plaza Mayor. From there, the train heads to the Government Palace for the protocol event scheduled in the morning. After the ceremony in front of the Executive headquarters, the image returns to the Plaza de Armas and continues along Jirón Junín, Avenida Abancay and Jirón Huánuco, before returning to the Sanctuary.
The exact location of the anda is updated as the procession progresseswhich allows the faithful and those who follow the LIVE broadcast to approach different points along the route and wait for the image to pass. The presence of security teams, brigade members and relief personnel is expected along the entire route to guarantee organization and pedestrian traffic.
Government Palace: Arrival time and activities
He Lord of Miracles officially visits the Government Palace. The event is scheduled for the morning of Saturday, October 18, when the parade will arrive at the presidential headquarters in the midst of liturgical acts and the presence of political authorities such as President José Jerí. This visit is considered a central moment of the processional day, and the participation of personalities from the public and ecclesiastical spheres is expected.
According to the schedule, after passing through the Government Palace, the procession will continue in the direction of the Plaza Mayor, extending for several hours during the afternoon. Throughout the day, a significant influx of both local and foreign public is expected, as well as the participation of different religious groups and groups that make up the Brotherhood of the Lord of Miracles.
The origin of the devotion that defied earthquakes and epidemics
The history of Lord of Miracles It dates back to the 17th century, when a group of slaves of Angolan origin created the original mural on an adobe wall in the Pachacamilla neighborhood. The image survived the earthquake Lime in 1655 and other calamities that devastated the city, becoming a symbol of resilience and collective faith. Since then, every October an extensive calendar of processions is organized, in which the parade runs through the main streets of the historic center, bringing together parishioners from different generations.
Devotion defied viceregal restrictions, prohibitions and epidemics. Today it is a popular expression that transcends social differences and is replicated in different cities around the world, consolidating the Lord of Miracles as one of the most representative religious icons of Peru.
International expansion of the faith: Procession in the Vatican and other cities
The celebration of Lord of Miracles It is not limited to Peruvian territory. This year, more than 4,000 devotees participated in a special procession in Rometouring the Vatican and the adjacent streets with replicas of the anda. The event brought together Peruvian communities residing in Europe, as well as faithful from other Latin American countries, and had the support of local ecclesiastical authorities.
The internationalization of the devotion is reflected in similar celebrations organized in cities such as New York, Madrid and Buenos Aires.where the Peruvian community gathers during October to pay tribute to their main symbol of faith.
