The tilma or cloak of Juan Diego on which the image of Our Lady has been imprinted, is a coarse fabric made from the threads of the maguey cactus. This fiber disintegrates within 20-60 years!

The new basilica is to the west of the Atrio de las Américas and to the south of the Tepeyac hill. It was built due to the need to house the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe and allow access to a …

Apr 4, 2024 · The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, Mexico is home to Saint Juan Diego’ s tilma. According to the National Catholic Register, the Basilica is visited by more …

The original tilma of Juan Diego, which hangs above the high altar of the Guadalupe Basilica. The suspended crown atop the image dates back to its Canonical Coronation on October 12, 1895.

Nov 17, 2022 · The Primatial Archdiocese of Mexico has shared the first photograph ever taken of the original image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which miraculously appeared on St. Juan …

Dec 11, 2020 · The original tilma of St. Juan Diego, which is on display the basilica, has been subjected to scientific testing to prove its miraculous authenticity. St. Juan Diego's original …

Apr 14, 2024 · The most important artifact, however, is the famous tilma, or cloak. It is on display in the main (new) Basilica building for all to see. They say it is the original tilma from 1531, and …

One of the most important pilgrimage sites of Christianity, the basilica and tilma (cloak) are visited by several million people every year, especially around 12 December, Our Lady of …

Esta es la Iglesia donde está la Tilma Original, el Ayate en el que se impregnó Santa María de Guadalupe en 1531. Para ver la imagen lo más cerca posible debes pasar por debajo del altar …

Mar 7, 2025 · This iconic Catholic landmark is not just a place of worship but a deep-rooted symbol of faith, history, and Mexican identity. Pilgrims from all over the world flock to this …