Historical Events tagged with "knock"
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Religion & Philosophy
Apparition of the Virgin Mary in Knock
August 21st, 1879 145 years ago
Locals in Knock, County Mayo, reported witnessing an apparition of the Virgin Mary, alongside St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist, while they were gathered at the village church. This event was characterized by a radiant vision of the figures and took place on a rainy evening. As news of the apparition spread, it transformed the small village into a significant Catholic pilgrimage site, leading thousands to visit and honor the sighting.
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