October in Lima is known as the , as the city transforms into a sea of purple to honor the icon.
: In 1655, a catastrophic earthquake leveled much of Lima. While surrounding buildings collapsed, the fragile adobe wall bearing the painting remained perfectly intact. SeГ±or De Los Milagros
El Señor de los Milagros, A Peruvian Tradition Full of Culture October in Lima is known as the ,
: Subsequent earthquakes in 1687 and 1746 also failed to damage the wall, cementing the image's status as a miraculous symbol of divine protection for the city's suffering and marginalized populations. "El Mes Morado" (The Purple Month) SeГ±or De Los Milagros