The humble statue of the Virgin del Carmen, standing just 90 centimeters tall, housed in a chapel at the Arguineguín pier, has been chosen to accompany the Pontiff during the event scheduled in Mogán. This image, brought to the neighborhood 25 years ago by local fishermen, became a landmark for thousands of migrants who stayed at the makeshift camp on the breakwater during the 2020 pandemic.

Ricardo Ortega, who served as the head of the fishermen's guild during those challenging months, recalls the initiative by Manuel Santana Ortega and Yolanda Suárez Cruz to acquire the statue and place it near the pier. Over time, the Virgin became a pilgrimage site for devotees from across the island.

Due to renovation works on the pier, the statue has been temporarily removed and is being kept at the guild's facilities. However, the Canary Islands Government has committed to returning it once the work is completed. For the papal visit, a prominent position will be allocated to the statue during the ceremony.

A local resident, Aíto (Juan) Álamo Álamo, spent years tending to the Virgin's altar garden, transporting water in a tricycle. His wife, Amalia, also assisted with its care. Despite challenges, such as the theft of jewels from the statue in January 2021, devotion to the Virgin del Carmen remains strong.

The statue is currently at the City Council premises, where preparations are underway to purchase new vestments. Mencey Santana, the Councilor for Culture and Festivities, provided information on these arrangements. Ricardo Ortega and the current guild head, Jesús Vega, have been invited to attend the papal event.