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Learn about the miraculous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe that appeared on the cloak of Juan Diego in 1531. Discover the symbolism, science and history behind the Tilma and its message of faith, hope and consolation.
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 Diego’s tilma (poncho) in...
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The image of Bishop Zumarraga in Mary’s eyes was digitally enlarged, revealing that in his eyes is the image of St. Juan Diego opening his tilma. TRUTH This is false.
Dec 11, 2020 · St. Juan Diego's original tilma as it hangs today in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. This Marian apparition is like no other. What makes it truly captivating is the fact that the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe appears to defy scientific explanation.
- The Material of The Tilma
- How The Tilma Was displayed
- The Tilma Does Not Appear to Be Painted
- The Eyes on The Tilma
The material of the tilma has maintained its chemical and structural integrity for almost 500 years. This is quite remarkable! Most replicas of tilmas with the same chemical and structural composition last only fifteen years before decomposition.
For its first 115 years, the tilma was displayedwithout protective glass. This subjected it to soot, candle wax, incense, and touching. There is currently no scientific explanation for its physical and chemical longevity.
There are several parts of the cloth which have been paintedon some time after the original image was created. These parts include the moon underneath the Virgin’s feet, the angel holding the cloth, and the rays coming from the image.
Engineer Jose Aste Tonsmann, has amplified an image of the pupils of the Blessed Virgin by 2500 times. This allowed him to identify not only what appears to be the image of Bishop Zumarraga, but al...The images in the pupils also manifest the triple reflection called the Samson-Purkinje effect. This effect was completely unknown at the time of the image’s formation.The image in the eyes of the Virgin follow the curvature of the cornea preciselyin the way it occurs in a normal human eye.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. The image is protected by bulletproof glass and low-oxygen atmosphere. The image and tilma have been examined numerous times over the years. Capitular inquiry
Dec 12, 2023 · Looking back at Juan Diego’s tilma, the men saw a most miraculous sight: Our Lady of Guadalupe herself, imprinted in her heavenly radiance on the cloak that carried her roses. Our Lady of Guadalupe’s image is as intricate as it is beautiful, not only bearing the Blessed Mother’s likeness but also telling a remarkable story.
