The story of the Basilica is beautiful. In 1691 there was a civil war here in the Dominican Republic. On January 21st (Sophi's Birthday) a portrait of Mary on a scroll was found in the center of town. On that day, the civil war was won. The city of Higuey swears that Mother Mary was praying for them and watching over them and that is why they won the war. From that point on, the people paid to build the Basilica. January 21st is the biggest holiday in the Dominican right next to Christmas. It is considered there Independence day.
The scroll is still located in a case on the altar. I didn't take a picture of it because I felt it was disrespectful.
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