In 1650 a terrible earthquake shook Cusco city, and although the cathedral and structures surrounding it were destroyed, a painting of Jesus (that had come from Europe originally) remained standing. This caused Incan and Spanish locals to believe it was a miracle saint sent to protect them. Today, the tribute statue, known in Quechua as Taitacha Temblores, is kept in the main Cusco cathedral (the largest cathedral in South America) and is carried in this procession every year during Holy Week from one cathedral to another.
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