HISTORY The hermit Maurilius (363-453) settled as a hermit on the banks of the Loire in Chalonnes (Maine-et-Loire) near Angers. In 423, Christians from Angers asked him to become their…
HISTORY In the year 1638, King Louis XIII (1601-1643) proclaims that France is dedicated to Mary. During this period, the 30 Years' War (1618-1648) rages between Catholic and Reformed states and…
HISTORY On 19 September 1846, a “beautiful Lady” appeared to two children, Maximin Giraud, aged 11, and Mélanie Calvat, aged 14. The children were tending some cows on an alpine pasture in…
HISTORY In French Brittany, the seer of Our Lady is Jeanne-Louise Ramonet. She is a farmer's daughter and first saw the light of day on 7 October 1910 in Kerizinen, a small village of only…
HISTORY In the year 1515, the Virgin Mary appeared three times to Anglèze de Sagazan (1503-1582). She lived in impoverished circumstances with her family. Anglèze herded sheep and did so near…
HISTORY On 10 August 1519, Mary, with Child in her arms, appears on a crescent moon. She is accompanied by Archangel Michael, Saint Catherine, martyr, and Saint...
HISTORY The history of the sanctuary dates back to the year 636. A legend tells... At dusk, Our Lady suddenly appears to praying believers. She tells them…
HISTORY Bétharram (Lestelle) is a very old place of prayer to Our Lady. For centuries, many pilgrims have visited this site. Many miracles have taken place here. For example…
HISTORY The Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Kneeling (“Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de l’Agenouillée”) arose from a special event on 8 September 1550, the feast day of the Nativity of Mary. The châtelaine Louise Estivalle…
HISTORY In May 1682, 12-year-old Madeleine Serre (c.1670-1739) was herding a herd of cows near Lareu with three boys and two girls. The two girls were her friends and were named Jeanne…
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