The Miracle of the Sun (Portuguese: Milagre do Sol), also known as the Miracle of Fátima, is a series of events reported to have occurred miraculously on 13 October 1917, attended by a large crowd who had gathered in Fátima, Portugal, in response to a prophecy made by three shepherd children, Lúcia Santos and Francisco and Jacinta Marto.

Dec 14, 2021 · Home to the Sanctuary of Fátima, the city is the site of a world-renowned Catholic miracle. The story of the Our Lady of Fátima miracle begins on May 13, 1917. Three peasant children, Francisco, Jacinta, and Lucia were tending to their family’s sheep.

Mar 21, 2025 · A crowd, estimated at about 70,000, gathered at Fátima, Portugal, on that day and witnessed what has been described as a miraculous solar phenomenon, in which the Sun appeared to fall toward Earth—sometimes called the Miracle of the Sun—immediately after her final appearance to the children.

For Barroso, the "miracle of Fatima" became a weapon to hurl against the Republic, freedom and democracy, against atheism and communism, in a classic alliance between "the sword and the hyssop" under the aegis of the dictator Salazar.

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First Occurred in 1917 The miracle of the sun first occurred on October 13, 1917, when a crowd of 70,000 gathered at Fatima saw the sun spin crazily toward the earth and then return to its place.

6 days ago · A crowd watches the ‘Miracle of the Sun’ during the apparition of Our Lady of Fatima on October 13, 1917. (photo: Illustração Portuguesa) The 100th Anniversary of Fatima on Oct. 13 highlights must-know-and-do messages behind the Miracle.

At Fatima, it kept its light and heat, and stood out clearly in the sky, with a sharp edge, like a large gaming table. The most astonishing thing was to be able to stare at the solar disc for a long time, brilliant with light and heat, without hurting the eyes or damaging the retina.

Oct 13, 2024 · Today we celebrate the 107th anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun[1] which took place at Fatima, Portugal on October 13, 1917. As most of our readers know, this is the greatest public miracle not to be recounted in Sacred Scripture.

Dec 3, 2024 · In 1917, a miracle in Fatima shifted Portugal to the heart of the Christianity for years to come and put the city of Fatima on the map. This is the incredible story of the ‘Miracle of the Sun’ and how it transformed a place.