
In 1935, in Puebla, torero Pascual Luna was gored in his buttock. He was in bad condition. Since doctors couldn’t heal the wound, he implored the Virgin of San Juan and was cured. He gives infinite thanks for that with the present retablo.
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In 1935, in Puebla, torero Pascual Luna was gored in his buttock. He was in bad condition. Since doctors couldn’t heal the wound, he implored the Virgin of San Juan and was cured. He gives infinite thanks for that with the present retablo.
Retablo by Gonzalo Hernández
I thank because when the bull from the Sunday bullfighting jumped over the barrier it didn’t hurt my daughters who sat in the first row.
May 5, 1955
Retablo by Miguel Hernández
Suddenly I became very fond of the bull. Forgive me, Virgin.
Retablo by Miguel Hernández
Rufino Orozco from Ciudad Guzman, Jalisco, offers this retablo to the Virgin of Guadalupe for the miraculous save when he was almost killed goring dangerously and deadly by a bull when he fancied himself as a torrero.
It happened on July 5, 1958, Mexico
Retablo by Carlos Hurtado
A picador Cirilo Tecanguey found himself in a great danger when the bull knocked him and the horse down. He thanks Saint Pancras for he didn’t get hurt and only hit his buttock.
Puebla, 1920
Retablo by Gonzalo Hernández
1931, in the town of Santa Ana, Leonardo Rivera found himself in grave danger when he was seriously gored by the bull. He entrusted himself to Saint Pancras, and his wound was healed. He gives infinite thanks with this retablo.
Retablo by Gonzalo Hernández
November 21, torrero El Chicuelo suffered a deadly horn wound, and the Virgin saved his life.
January 20, 1967
Retablo by David Mecalco
Having had few shots before, the torero Sebastian Morales found himself in danger of being overtaken by the bull. With all his faith, he entrusted himself to the Merciful Lord and ended well the bullfight. He thanks for that.
Huamantla, 1935
Retablo by Gonzalo Hernández
The boy from the Capea thanks the Holy Virgin for saving him from death.
Retablo by David Mecalco
Thank you, Holy Virgin of Guadalupe, for granting me your protection every time I risk my life on the arena going to the furious bulls.
1953 / Jasinto «The Cool» Valencia / Queretaro
Retablo by Flor Palomares
The bullfighter El Cordoves thanks the Virgin of Guadalupe for surviving after being deadly gored.
May 21, 1990
Retablo by David Mecalco
The torero Catarino Mendoza brings this retablo thanking Saint James for healing the wound on his buttock after being pierced by the bull.
Puebla, 1940
Retablo by Gonzalo Hernández
I humbly dedicate this simple retablo to Saint George with my eternal gratitude for being with me on the day of my debut at the town bullring. I performed splendidly and received an ovation from the audience.
Salamanca, Guanajuato
Gerardo del Castillo
Retablo by Flor Palomares