Marian apparitions Christianity Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Marian-apparition Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Marian-apparition Written by René Ostberg René Ostberg is an associate editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. René Ostberg Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 17, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Marian apparitions are supernatural events in which the Virgin Mary (the mother of Jesus) is alleged to have appeared to one or more people. They are predominantly associated with Roman Catholic tradition, although apparitions have also been recognized by the Coptic Orthodox Church. A famous example of a Marian apparition is the manifestation of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Juan Diego in what is now Mexico City in 1531. Hundreds of Marian apparitions have been reported in the 20th century, but only a small number in the history of the church have been approved by a bishop. Of these, only ...(100 of 1169 words)

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