IN PHOTOS: Devotees walk in procession ahead of the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in California

The annual Catholic procession draws thousands of devotees to mark the historic apparition of the Virgin Mary, also called Our Lady of Guadalupe, in Tepeyac, Mexico, to Saint Juan Diego in December, 1531

Updated On: 2022-12-05 05:09 PM IST

Devotees gather to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Photo courtesy: AFP

Our Lady of Guadalupe refers to the catholic title of Mary, mother of Jesus. In 1531, Mary appeared before St. Juan Diego at the Tepeyac Hill, now known as Mexico City. Three days later, Juan Diego received a miraculous sign from Mary. Centuries later, this day is celebrated in the memory of Marian apparition to Juan Deigo. Photo Courtesy: AFP

Our Lady of Guadalupe is a revered and popular figure amongst the religious devotees of Mexico. Her image has played a significant role in the national symbol of Mexico. Photo Courtesy: AFP

The faithful devotees gather in East Los Angeles College stadium at the 91st Procession and Mass honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego, in the traditionally Latino community of East Los Angeles, on December 4, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Photo courtesy: AFP

Members of Danza Tzidada kneel before an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe to pay their respects. Photo Courtesy: AFP 

Members of Danza Guadalupana march together to mark the historic day. Photo courtesy: AFP

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