San Gabriel Arcangel (Saint Gabriel the Archangel)
San Gabriel Arcangel (Saint Gabriel the Archangel) One of the seven archangels he foretells the birth of John the Baptist, and announces the forthcoming birth of Jesus to Mary. Patron of small children. Informs God of our good works, and announces our arrival in heaven. Invoked for enlightenment. (Inspired by Jose Aragon, active 1820-1835)
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Nuestra Senora Refugio de Pecadores (Our Lady Refuge of Sinners) An Italian Jesuit Devotion introduced into Mexico during the 18th Century. Spread rapidly north to New Mexico. Patroness of Zacatecas, Mexico. Invoked for protection from sin, and for repentance. (Inspired by Jose Aragon, active 1820-1835)
Read MoreNuestra Senorade San Juande Los Lagos
Nuestra Senora de San Juan de Los Lagos (Our Lady of Saint John of the Lakes) Patroness of the Basilica of San Juan de Los Lagos in Jalisco, Mexico. Introduced into Talpa, south of Taos, NM as a devotion about 1820. Represents the youthful Mary prior to Incarnation. (Inspired by the School of The Laguna Santero, active 1776-1815)
Read MoreNuestra Senora de Guadalupe #2
Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe (#2) (Our Lady Of Guadalupe) Patroness of Mexico and the Hispanic and Indian peoples of the Americas. Appeared to the Indian Juan Diego in 1531 in Mexico City. She is against all evil, especially war, and is invoked for help with all illnesses. (Inspired by Antonio Molleno, active 1800-1850)
Read MoreNuestra Senora de Dolores
Nuestra Senora de Dolores (Our Lady of Sorrows) Mary enduring the seven sorrows (predicted in Luke), especially the crucifixion of Christ. Patroness of women in childbirth, children, compassion, and sinners. Invoked for strength in suffering. (Inspired by Laguna Santero, active 1790-1809)
Read MoreLa Santisima Trinidad
La Santisima Trinidad (The Holy Trinity) The three Divine Figures in numerically one nature-God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost. Invoked for protection against all enemies, and temptations, and for deliverance from locusts, earthquakes, and famine. (Inspired by The Master of the Arroyo Hondo Church Altar Screen, active 1820-1830)
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