Irish Postcard Processional Statue KNOCK Virgin Mary Marian Shrine Mayo Ireland

Description

Vintage Continental-sized (approx. 4x6") color postcard of a processional statue
of Mary from the
Knock Shrine in County Mayo, a Marian shrine in the West of Ireland,
where the Virgin Mary appeared to a young woman in 1879.
Photo by Peter O'Toole.
Front caption reads,
"Processional Statue of Our Lady Queen of Knock".
Back caption reads,
"I PRAYED FOR YOU AT KNOCK"
and
"KNOCK SHRINE, CO. MAYO: On 21st August 1879, Our Lady,
St. Joseph and St. John with the Altar the Lamb and the Cross appeared
at the Church Gable in a blaze of heavenly light. A Diocesan Commission
accepted the evidence as 'trustworthy and satisfactory'. Many privileges
have been granted by the Holy See and Knock is recognised as one of the great
Marian Shrines. Over a million pilgrims and invalids come to the Shrine annually
from all over the world, including His Holiness Pope John Paul II who visited
the Shrine. www.knock-shrine......"
Card No. 2/2953 published by John Hinde, Ltd.
Bar code as stamp box.
Split back; unused.
Good condition. See photos.
Ships securely in a protective plastic holder.
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