MARIAN APPARITION AT LA SALETTE
Marian Apparition at La Salette By Edward Matulanya Here are history, location, witnesses, description, message, investigation Legacy and Spiritual Significance of Marian Apparition at La Salette (France, 1846). Introduction The Marian apparition at La Salette, France, is one of the most significant events in the history of modern Marian devotion recognized by the Roman Catholic Church. Occurring on September 19, 1846, this apparition was witnessed by two shepherd children in the French Alps and was later approved as authentic by ecclesiastical authorities. The message of the apparition centered on conversion, penance, and reconciliation with God (Laurentin, 1991). Historical Context Location and Witnesses The apparition took place near La Salette-Fallavaux, a small mountain village in the Diocese of Grenoble in southeastern France. The witnesses were: Mélanie Calvat, aged 14 Maximin Giraud, aged 11 Both were from humble families and were tending cattle on the mountain when...