Lord of Miracles

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Lord of Miracles
Annual procession in commemoration of the Lord of Miracles at Plaza San Martín in Lima, Peru
Official name	Señor de Los Milagros
Also called	Feast of the Lord of Miracles Señor de Los Milagros El Señor de Los Milagros
Observed by	Peruvians and people of Peruvian descent Catholic Church (see calendar)
Type	Ethnic, national, Christian
Celebrations	Attending processions Wearing crucifix Wearing purple Attire
Observances	Attending mass or service
Date	18 October
Next time	18 October 2024 (2024-10-18)
Frequency	Annual
First time	1655

The Lord of Miracles (in Spanish: Señor de los Milagros), also known as "Christ of Miracles", is an image painted of Jesus Christ that is venerated in Lima, Peru.^[1] The image was painted during the 17th century by Benito or Pedro Dalcon, an African taken from what is now Angola to Peru as a slave. An annual procession commemorating the image occurs every October. It is one of the oldest Catholic traditions in Peru. It is one of the largest religious processions in the world.^[2]