The church contains Holy Dirt. It is said that a crucifix was found on this hillside and was dubbed the miraculous crucifix of Our Lord of Esquipulas. My sister explained to me that people come from miles and miles away, WALKING, on a pilgrimage for the holy dirt every year.
When you walk out of the small room containing the hole from where the crucifix was discovered there's a second room full of crutches, casts, bandages, and photos of the deceased.
Supposedly the dirt is a holy healing dirt and visitors are welcome to take small samples of the dirt for their loved ones that need healing. It's a beautiful church.
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