By Currents News
St. Sebastian’s Church in Woodside, Queens hosted a vibrant celebration this weekend, honoring the Lord of Miracles alongside its Peruvian community.
On Oct. 5, Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan joined parishioners as they carried the revered image of “El Señor de los Milagros” on their shoulders, filling the streets with devotion.
This Peruvian tradition, dating back to 1651 in Lima, centers on an image of the crucified Christ, painted by an enslaved man, which miraculously survived an earthquake.
The annual procession at St. Sebastian’s draws hundreds, echoing the massive gatherings of hundreds of thousands in Lima, as the community upholds a powerful expression of faith.