Statue of Our Lady of Fatima tac. It was a capsule inside

Examination was performed in Spain before the statue was restored. Capsule may have a message or document related to José Ferreira Thedim.

One TAC held in Malaga to a statue of Our Lady of Fatimabefore being restored, detected a small capsule which may contain a message or document related to its creator, Portuguese sculptor José Ferreira Thedim.

The wooden statue was carved in the 1940s by José Ferreira Thedimwhich also Created the original image Venerated at the Sanctuary of Fatima, in Portugal, in 1920.

This Replica of Malagaconsidered of great patrimonial and artistic value, beyond spiritual, has an official authenticity seal that attests to its provenance and relevance, reported the EFE agency.

In the 1940s, they were only twelve replicas produced Officers of this image of the Virgin, designed to travel the world on an evangelizing mission. After fulfilling your mission, All replicas returned to the Sanctuary of Fatima, except the image that arrived in Malaga.

By express desire of the then bishop, Ángel Herrera Oriathe replica remained in southern city of Spain and has since been popularly known as “The pilgrim” (“The Pilgrim” in Portuguese).

Computed tomography (TAC) was performed as a preliminary step in the restoration process, to determine your state of conservation and ensure a respectful intervention in the original structure. This work is being done to mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the image to Malaga.

During the exam, the specialists detected a small capsule within the statue, which can contain a Message or Document related to your own.

The objective of the examination is to detect deterioration, material diseases and possible attacks of insects and parasites.

The exam was performed by professionals from the HM Malaga Hospital Diagnostic Diagnostic Unit, who used high resolution technology that allows the study of internal structure without the need for physical intervention.

The HM Malaga team considers that, thanks to TAC technology, it will be possible to obtain a Precise vision of the interior of the carving Without causing any damage, which will allow restorers to work with greater safety and respect for the original work.

“For our hospital group it is an honor to collaborate in the conservation of an image so dear to citizens. It is an important contribution to the preservation of the artistic and devotional heritage of our city,” he says Virginia Grandodirector of the hospital unit, in.