Episode 2 of 2

Reported Apparition at Knock

When
21 August 1879
Where
Church of Saint John the Baptist
Part of
Apparition reported at Knock, County Mayo

Witnesses reported seeing an apparition at the Church of Saint John the Baptist in Knock on 21 August 1879.

The witnesses described figures including the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, Saint John the Evangelist, and Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God. Saint Joseph was seen in white robes at the Virgin's right hand, and Saint John stood to the left, possibly preaching.

Sources

  1. Knock Shrine Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21

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