Nuestra Señora del Pilar

The Diocese of Sololá–Chimaltenango shared a reflection on the tradition of Our Lady of the Pillar, which traces its origins to the period following the Ascension of Jesus.

According to 13th century documents held in the Zaragoza Cathedral, the Apostle James the Greater traveled through various territories to preach the Gospel. The tradition states that on the night of January 2, 40, James and his disciples heard angels singing the Ave Maria. The Virgin Mary appeared to the Apostle standing on a marble pillar and requested that a church be built around it. She promised that the site would remain until the end of time to allow for divine miracles through her intercession for those in need.