Thousands worshipers worship Our Lady of Lourdes in El Challao

Thousands of Mendoza came Monday to El Challao to venerate the Virgin of Lourdes of his time.

From the beginning, columns of pilgrims crossed San Martín Park to reach the sanctuary, aided by a new day's walk. In total, 2,500 faithful gathered under the motto "Mother, help us make this world the home of all" are expected from the organization.

The dedication of Lourdes is one of the most venerated of Mendoza. The "patron saint of the sick" generates a great popular fervor that becomes palpable every February 11 at the sanctuary of El Challao: