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Our Lady of the Pilar: the apparition of Zaragoza

Zaragoza, Spain

The first Marian apparition of history, according to tradition.

Place: Zaragoza, Spain
Type: Apparition / Sanctuary

According to tradition, on October 2, 40, the Virgin Mary appeared to the Apostle James in Zaragoza, on a column of jaspe. The Virgin was alive and in a glorious body.

The first Marian apparition

La Virgen María le dijo a Santiago: «Esta casa será dedicada a mi nombre, y en ella serán concedidas las gracias que se pidan.» La Virgen dejó la columna (el Pilar) como regalo.

The Basilica of the Pilar of Zaragoza is the most important Marian sanctuary in Spain. Every 12 October, the Spaniards celebrate the festival of the Pilar.

Our Lady of the Pilar is the first Marian apparition in history.

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