Miraculous Statues and Paintings of Mary in the Americas

Miraculous Statues and Paintings

The Blessed Virgin has revealed herself to many individuals and communities throughout history, though these events are not as well known as those events referred to as apparitions. Many communities still hold festivals to honor the paintings and statues of the Virgin.

This information is useful to travelers looking for shrines and for those looking for evidence that God blesses those who honor His Mother. At no time should it be inferred that any a statue or image has any power of its own (that would be idolatry). The images are simply a 'contact point' for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin on behalf of those who honor her in a particular artistic representation.

The source for this information is Miraculous Images of Our Lady by Joan Carroll Cruz (TAN Publications, 1992) and available from this online bookstore. The book is very detailed and interesting, capturing each event.

Because healing miracles and special favors have been the associated all of these paintings and statues, these are not mentioned in the descriptions. If you are aware of official websites, send the shrine address.

The Americas
Lady of Lujan Lujan, Argentina, 1630 Horses refuse to move the statue; miraculous transport to original location; deliverance of Lujan from slaughter (1870) nad nationwide cholera epidemic.
Lady of Copacabana Bolivia, 1583 Supernatural light; deliverance of fishermen from a storm.
Lady of the Holy Rosary Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, 1845 Miraculous bridge of ice forms across the river to allow construction of a new church and is gone a day later.
Virgin of Charity (image) Cobre, Cuba, 1600 Deliverance from a storm and appearance of a statue at sea.
Lady of Quinche Ecuador, 1586 Supernatural light; attraction of birds; resurrection of a dead infant.
Lady of Zapopan Zapopan, Mexico, 1541 Supernatural light leading to mass conversions; deliverance from plagues; deliverance from storms.
Lady of Remedies Mexico City, 1540 Supernatural voice; deliverance from plague; weather miracles; protection of military assault.
Lady of Ocotlan Tlaxcala, Mexico, 1541 Apparition; healings with spring water; image found in the trunk of a burned tree; supernatural transport of the statue.
Lady of the Angels Mexico City, 1595 Preservation from flood and water damage on several occasions.
Lady of Compassion Mexico City, 1595 Deliverance at sea; miraculous transformation from a black sketch to colors; documented miracles.
Health of the Sick Patzcuaro, Mexico, 1565 Healings; change of facial expression and moisture on the statue; bright star appearing on the statue's head; rain/water miracles.
Lady of San Juan S.J. de los Lagos, Mexico, 1623 Resurrection of a dead child; preservation for 350 years (brittle corn stalk and glue composition).
Lady of the Round Mexico City, 1670 Mysterious sculpting by three artists; localized drought relief; miraculous cessation of raging fire.
Lady of the Light Salvatierra, Mexico, 1676 Mysterious light on several occasions; relief from epidemics and drought; thief unable to leave the chapel.
Lady of the Angels Tecaxic, Mexico, 1684 Mysterious light and music; preservation from the elements when exposed.
Lady of the Santa Ana Santa Ana, Mexico, 1700 Illuminated face on the sculpture; stopping of 1918 influenza epidemic.
Lady of the Miracles Tlaltenango, Mexico, 1720 Supernatural light, music and fragrance;
Lady of the Thunderbolt Guadalajara, Mexico, 1807 Two lightening strikes...one burning and the other restoring the statue.
Lady of Prompt Succor New Orleans, United States, 1809 Wind-blown fire changes directions, sparing the convent; Andrew Jackson credits the Lady with the victory in the Battle of New Orleans in 1815.

Main Page/Americas ~ Western Europe ~ Eastern Europe ~ France and Italy ~ Assorted
RETURN TO HAIL MARY

The Americas
Lady of Lujan	Lujan, Argentina, 1630	Horses refuse to move the statue; miraculous transport to original location; deliverance of Lujan from slaughter (1870) nad nationwide cholera epidemic.
Lady of Copacabana	Bolivia, 1583	Supernatural light; deliverance of fishermen from a storm.
Lady of the Holy Rosary	Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, 1845	Miraculous bridge of ice forms across the river to allow construction of a new church and is gone a day later.
Virgin of Charity (image)	Cobre, Cuba, 1600	Deliverance from a storm and appearance of a statue at sea.
Lady of Quinche	Ecuador, 1586	Supernatural light; attraction of birds; resurrection of a dead infant.
Lady of Zapopan	Zapopan, Mexico, 1541	Supernatural light leading to mass conversions; deliverance from plagues; deliverance from storms.
Lady of Remedies	Mexico City, 1540	Supernatural voice; deliverance from plague; weather miracles; protection of military assault.
Lady of Ocotlan	Tlaxcala, Mexico, 1541	Apparition; healings with spring water; image found in the trunk of a burned tree; supernatural transport of the statue.
Lady of the Angels	Mexico City, 1595	Preservation from flood and water damage on several occasions.
Lady of Compassion	Mexico City, 1595	Deliverance at sea; miraculous transformation from a black sketch to colors; documented miracles.
Health of the Sick	Patzcuaro, Mexico, 1565	Healings; change of facial expression and moisture on the statue; bright star appearing on the statue's head; rain/water miracles.
Lady of San Juan	S.J. de los Lagos, Mexico, 1623	Resurrection of a dead child; preservation for 350 years (brittle corn stalk and glue composition).
Lady of the Round	Mexico City, 1670	Mysterious sculpting by three artists; localized drought relief; miraculous cessation of raging fire.
Lady of the Light	Salvatierra, Mexico, 1676	Mysterious light on several occasions; relief from epidemics and drought; thief unable to leave the chapel.
Lady of the Angels	Tecaxic, Mexico, 1684	Mysterious light and music; preservation from the elements when exposed.
Lady of the Santa Ana	Santa Ana, Mexico, 1700	Illuminated face on the sculpture; stopping of 1918 influenza epidemic.
Lady of the Miracles	Tlaltenango, Mexico, 1720	Supernatural light, music and fragrance;
Lady of the Thunderbolt	Guadalajara, Mexico, 1807	Two lightening strikes...one burning and the other restoring the statue.
Lady of Prompt Succor	New Orleans, United States, 1809	Wind-blown fire changes directions, sparing the convent; Andrew Jackson credits the Lady with the victory in the Battle of New Orleans in 1815.