Our Lady of the Pillar is the name given to the Virgin Mary in the context of the traditional belief that Mary, while living in Jerusalem, supernaturally appeared to the Apostle James the Greater in AD 40 while he was preaching in what is now Spain. Those who adhere to this belief consider this appearance to be the only recorded instance of Mary exhibiting the mystical phenomenon of bilocation. Among Catholics, it is also considered the first Marian apparition, and unique because it happened while Mary was still living on Earth.
Christian feast day: Our Lady of the Pillar (Fiestas del Pilar)
On October 12, in the year 0, Christian feast day: Our Lady of the Pillar (Fiestas del Pilar). This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of October 12, a notable event in this corner of history.
Key Facts
- This event took place on October 12, 0 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Holidays event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 20 August 2026.
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