There are countless churches and shrines dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Do you know the first Marian apparition and the first church dedicated to her?

I recently learned about it and want to share with you!

The video below explains the first apparition of Our Lady and the first church built in her honor.

• Title: Our Lady of the Pillar – Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza in Spanish
• Date of Apparition: January 2, 40 to St. James the Greater – technically bilocation because Mary was still alive at the time of the appearance
• Location: Zaragoza, Spain – then Roman Hispania
• Feast Day: October 12th
• Patroness Titles: Patroness of Spain, Patroness of All Hispanic Peoples – as declared by Pope John Paul II in 1984

Our Lady of the Pillar, pray for us!