Mar 102013
![[Our Lady of Pontmain statue]](http://saints.sqpn.com/mary0014.jpg "30kb jpg photograph of a statue of Our Lady of Pontmain, artist unknown, photographer unknown")
Date of Occurrence
Status
- approval of diocesan bishop
Description
During the Franco-Prussian War, German troops approached the town of Pontmain, France and the villagers there prayed for protection. On the evening of 17 January 1871, Mary appeared in the sky for several minutes over the town. She wore a dark blue dress covered in stars, carried a crucifix, and below her were the words Pray please. God will hear you soon. My son lets Himself be touched. That night the German army was ordered to withdraw, and an armistice ending the war was signed eleven days later on 28 January.
Additional Information
MLA Citation
- “Our Lady of Pontmain“. Saints.SQPN.com. 7 April 2013. Web. 22 May 2013. <>
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