History

Caravaca de la Cruz is an old medieval town located in Spain. Caravaca was originally a small settlement for trading within the Iberian region. Muslim raiders invaded Iberia in the 8th century. Caravaca was conquered during this invasion.

Don Gines Perez

Don Gines Perez de Cuenca was a Spanish missionary captured by the Muslim ruler Zeyt-Abuzeyt in 1231. During his captivity to Zeyt, Don Gines Perez was asked to demonstrate the Eucharist. The king provided the missionary with everything he needed except for a cross. Perez protested, and the king pointed to a window and a cross supposedly appeared.

Appearing Angels

Two angels bearing the crucifix of Jesus supposedly appeared from the heavens and placed the cross on the altar, then they disappeared. Don Gines Perez completed the Eucharist.

Transformation

During this process, King Zeyt was changed when he saw a miraculous image of a baby. This miracle prompted the king and his family to convert to Christianity.

Relic

Many believe the true cross was present at this legendary event. Another legend surrounding this cross claims this relic turned wine into a healing agent for the sick during a siege at Caravaca.

Symbol

The cara vaca cross is the two-armed Lorraine Cross used by Archbishops and Patriarchs. Some representations are Crucifixes and may show the angels that carried the cross, one on each side. The words "cara vaca" may appear on the second arm of the cross, with "cara" on one side and "vaca" on the other.

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Fisheaters

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Eucharist Miracle of Caravaca de la Cruz