Hundreds of children and teenagers on Sunday participated in the
annual procession of the Lord of the Miracles in the historic centre in
the Peruvian capital, Lima.
The Lord of Miracles is a 17th century painting of Christ on the cross that survived a massive earthquake in the 18th century, which destroyed most of the city, yet left the painting intact.
It is therefore it is considered miraculous by many.
The participants wore purple robes and carried the painting around the historic centre.
Twelve-year-old Ymar Martines who took part in the procession said: "About 800 children participated in the procession of the Lord of the Miracles of the Nazarenes. We do this to worship him, and come together as a family."
The procession commemorates the 363th anniversary of the founding of the Brotherhood of the Lord of Miracles whose mission it is to look after the painting.
One young boy could be seeing carrying a banner with the Brotherhood's insignia.
Musicians and young girls holding incense burners, known as sahumadoras, also took part in the procession.
Participants and members of the public gathered for prayers in Lima's cathedral.
The Lord of Miracles is a 17th century painting of Christ on the cross that survived a massive earthquake in the 18th century, which destroyed most of the city, yet left the painting intact.
It is therefore it is considered miraculous by many.
The participants wore purple robes and carried the painting around the historic centre.
Twelve-year-old Ymar Martines who took part in the procession said: "About 800 children participated in the procession of the Lord of the Miracles of the Nazarenes. We do this to worship him, and come together as a family."
The procession commemorates the 363th anniversary of the founding of the Brotherhood of the Lord of Miracles whose mission it is to look after the painting.
One young boy could be seeing carrying a banner with the Brotherhood's insignia.
Musicians and young girls holding incense burners, known as sahumadoras, also took part in the procession.
Participants and members of the public gathered for prayers in Lima's cathedral.
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