The Black Christ of Buga: A Colombian Devotion

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the history of the Basilica of the Lord of Miracles in Buga, Colombia, and the mysterious Black Christ that has drawn pilgrims for over four centuries. They trace the legend of the anonymous sculptor in the 16th century, the image's dark skin and its possible African or indigenous roots, and the church's role in colonial religious life. The conversation moves through the destruction of the original Basilica by an earthquake in 1766, the construction of the current one in the 19th century, and the devotion's growth as a national symbol of faith. They also discuss the place of Black religious imagery in Latin American Catholicism, the slave trade in Nueva Granada, and the ongoing miracles attributed to the figure. This episode offers a window into Colombia's spiritual heritage, blending colonial history, art history, and popular piety.

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