After almost two years without stepping foot on her homeland, Claudia, a Cuban residing in the United States, returned to the island with a single purpose: to fulfill a promise to the Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre. And she did so in the most sincere and moving way possible: on her knees, with tears, faith, and gratitude.
“My knees are scraped, but I would do it again if necessary”, Claudia wrote in a video she uploaded to her TikTok account (@claudita_cuba), where she shows the entire journey she made, from the entrance of the sanctuary to the altar, accompanied by her family and carrying flowers for "Cachita," as many affectionately call the patroness of Cuba.
In the video, recorded at the iconic temple of El Cobre in Santiago de Cuba, she appears moved, slowly making her way with the help of her brother and grandmother. To accompany these images, she chose the song "Desde que estamos juntos" by Melendi. "This video is a testament to my faith, my gratitude, and the promise fulfilled," she wrote on the screen.
Although she did not reveal the exact reason for her promise, Claudia made it clear that it was made in a moment of desperation, when only faith provided her comfort. "Everything I asked of you in a moment of distress you fulfilled for me," she wrote. "Thank you for all the blessings you have given me."
The gesture has touched the hearts of thousands. The video has received more than four thousand "likes" and hundreds of comments. Many users shared their own stories of promises, tears, and gratitude to the Virgin. “I don’t know you, but every step you took brought me to tears,” wrote one user. Another confessed: “I also made that promise and fulfilled it, on my knees, like you.”
Claudia's reaction to such affection was simple yet heartfelt: "Thank you, dear, blessings to you too." In the comments, she came across as warm and grateful with each message, making it clear that her gesture was not for show, but a genuine expression of gratitude from the heart.
"I did it from the street, that's why my grandmother and my brother helped me, because my knees were already bleeding. But I fulfilled my promise because she fulfilled my requests," she replied to a follower who had also made the same journey in the past.
Frequently Asked Questions about Promises and Devotion to the Virgin of Charity of El Cobre
What does it mean to fulfill a promise to the Virgin of Charity of El Cobre in Cuban culture?
Fulfilling a promise to the Virgin of Charity of El Cobre is a demonstration of faith and devotion deeply rooted in Cuban culture. Many devotees visit the sanctuary of El Cobre in Santiago de Cuba to give thanks for favors received or to seek protection, strengthening the spiritual bond with the patroness of the country.
How did Claudia share her experience of fulfilling the promise?
Claudia shared her experience through a video on TikTok, where she showed her journey on her knees to the altar of the sanctuary, accompanied by her family. The video, which includes touching images and a song by Melendi, has moved thousands of people on social media.
What was the reaction of the people to Claudia's gesture?
Claudia's gesture touched the hearts of thousands of people, who expressed their admiration and shared their own stories of faith and fulfilled promises. The video received over four thousand "likes" and numerous supportive comments on TikTok.
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