Icons of Marian Apparitions

Where Mary is believed to have appeared

For centuries Christians have travelled to the places where the Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared — and brought home an image of what was seen there. These images are among the most recognisable in the Catholic world, and they are tied to specific promises, prayers and pilgrimages.

The apparitions in this collection

Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexico, 1531), patroness of the Americas, shown with the roses in her mantle; Our Lady of Lourdes (France, 1858), where St. Bernadette saw the "Immaculate Conception" in the grotto; Our Lady of Fatima (Portugal, 1917), with the rosary and the three shepherd children; Our Lady of La Salette (France, 1846); Our Lady of Knock (Ireland, 1879), the silent apparition of the Lamb on the altar; Our Lady of Medjugorje (Bosnia, since 1981); Our Lady of Akita (Japan, 1973); Our Lady of Kibeho (Rwanda, 1981); Our Lady of La Vang (Vietnam, 1798); Our Lady of Walsingham (England, 1061), the oldest Marian shrine in the English-speaking world; Our Lady of Licheń and Our Lady of Gietrzwałd (Poland); Our Lady of Aparecida (Brazil); Our Lady of Vailankanni (India) and Our Lady of Antipolo (Philippines).

Choosing an apparition icon

These icons are usually chosen for a personal or family connection — a pilgrimage, a country, a devotion passed down at home. Each one is printed on alder wood and finished by hand with gold leaf in Poland, and available in several sizes.

Learn more: guides and articles

• What Is the Icon of Our Lady of Fatima
• Are There Miracles or Special Stories Associated With Famous Icons