the Virgin
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The three-day festival of Ashenda takes places as Orthodox Christians commemorate the Virgin Mary.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
The 32-year-old is a member of the parish’s Guadalupana committee, which organizes the festivities and prayers around the Virgin of Guadalupe’s feast day every December.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
"And just like with any miracle... you just can't forget about it, because it's simply impossible to forget," he added, gazing up at the Virgin.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
The Basilica also displays “ex votos,” small paintings created to thank the Virgin of Guadalupe for a miracle or favor received, including some about soccer teams and players.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
He pressed his hands palm to palm, as if he were kneeling before the Virgin Mary.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
