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Devotees of Santa Fe's matron prove their love with every stitch
She's the best-dressed woman in Santa Fe -- but her wardrobe is inspiring not only for its variety and beauty, but also for the love shown by the many people who make outfits to show their devotion to Our Lady of Peace, or La Conquistadora.See the full content of this document
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Our Lady of Peace
"All of these dresses are a labor of love -- this is devotion in practice," said Sacristana Emelda Martinez-Garcia, who, as sacristana, is responsible for caring for La Conquistadora, the statue of the Virgin Mary enshrined at The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.
For five years, Martinez-Garcia has cared for La Conquistadora's 200-plus dresses, meeting with people w...See the full content of this document
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