Historical Events tagged with "la salette"

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Religion & Philosophy

Marian Apparition at La Salette

September 19th, 1846 178 years ago

Mélanie Calvat and Maximin Giraud witnessed a Marian apparition on a mountaintop in La Salette, France, where the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to them. During her apparition, she conveyed messages urging prayer and conversion, while expressing sorrow over the neglect of faith and the need for penance. The event took place in a secluded area, attracting attention for its spiritual significance, especially among local Catholics who viewed it as a call to deeper faith and devotion.

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