What are Milagros?

Milagros are small amulets that are used as votive offers in Latin America, Spain and some other parts of Europe. The use of Milagros in Spain dates back to at least five centuries before the birth of Christ and traditions can still last, especially in isolated communities. Many visitors to Spain and Latin America like to pick up Milagros as the memento of their travels, and these small amulets sell many retailers, classically in front of the church. For example, if someone is experiencing pain in the leg, Milagro in the shape of a foot would be attached to the robe or altar of the Holy during prayer to remind the holy content of prayer. In addition to being used in prayer for something, Milagro can also be used in prayer thanks. A farmer who wishes to thank for the birth of a healthy foal could attach Milagro in the shape of a horse to the Holy.

Milagros can be made of a wide range of materials. Silver and gold areOrdinary, but can also be made of clay, tin, wax, wood and other materials. Milagros is usually very small and can be a relatively rough representation of physical objects in which they stand or can be quite detailed. Many craftsmen will create their own Milagros for customers who need them, and ChurchGoers can also buy generic Milagros outside the church.

Practice in creating votive offers is ancient and has a number of forms. One of the things that makes Milagros so remarkable is the fact that tradition has lasted more than two thousand years, through several changes in religions and radical changes in culture. Spanish people brought with them Milagros to America when they explored the new world and handed over to traditions people there, randomly preserving the Indian practice of votive offers in this process.

These folk spells are most classically associated with Catholic prayer in Spain and Latin America. In most regions it is not advisable to remove Milagros fromChurch because you could interfere with someone else's prayer. Priests can regularly remove and organize Milagros, which cover their holy to allow people to place new Milagros, but spells are usually processed carefully and with respect and are not available for sale. If you want to buy Milagros as souvenirs or for your own prayers, the best source is a church dealer, which can usually provide a pure origin.