Knock Shrine, Catholic pilgrimage shrine in Knock, Ireland
The religious site features five churches, including a basilica accommodating 10,000 people and an Apparition Chapel displaying statues of holy figures.
On August 21, 1879, fifteen local residents reported seeing the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, and Saint John the Evangelist at the church's south gable.
The shrine received the Golden Rose award, marking its recognition within the international Catholic community as a center of Marian devotion.
Knock Shrine maintains regular hours from April through October, offering daily masses, confession services, and guided tours for international visitors.
The original church wall where witnesses reported the apparition remains preserved behind glass panels, allowing visitors to view the exact location.
Location: Knock
Inception: 1976
Website: http://www.knock-shrine.ie/
Part of: European Marian Network
Website: http://knock-shrine.ie
GPS coordinates: 53.79210,-8.91766
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:11
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