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Apparitions Of The Blessed Virgin Mary To Saint Juan Diego

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Juan Diego was born on December 9, 1474 near Mexico City.
Juan Diego was born as Cuauhtlatoatzin, which means “the talking eagle.”
It has been suggested that Juan Diego was an Aztec prince.
When he was 50 years old, he and his wife were among the first indigenous people to convert to Christianity after it was introduced in Mexico. Juan Diego experienced his first vision of the Virgin Mary on December 9, 1531 on his way to Mass.

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Juan Diego was born on December 9, 1474 near Mexico City. Born Cuauhtlatoatzin, which means “the talking eagle,” Juan Diego was a Mexican convert to Roman Catholicism. He was married, but he had no children. It is believed that Juan Diego was visited by the Virgin …show more content…

He heard a feminine voice and beautiful music. As soon as Juan Diego realized that it was the Virgin Mary speaking to him, she asked him to build a chapel at the bottom of the hill in her honor. When Juan Diego told this story to the bishop, he opened his cloak and dozens of roses fell out. In addition, an image of the Virgin Mary became visible on Juan Diego’s cloak. Juan Diego was visited by the Virgin Mary again two days later. He was once again traveling to the Church at Tlatelolco, but this time he was looking for a priest who could save his dying uncle. The Virgin Mary asked Juan Diego why he didn’t look for her the day before. At first, Juan Diego thought the Virgin Mary was disappointed in him. However, she reminded him that she is his mother, and she assured him that his uncle was in good health. Shortly after, Juan Diego went to the bishop and told him about his encounters with the Virgin Mary. As he opened his tilma for the second time, dozens of flowers fell to the ground. An image of the Virgin Mary appeared on his cloak for the second

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