Second Apparition at Velankanni: The Healing of the Lame Boy (1600s)
The story of the second apparition at Velankanni — how Our Lady healed a crippled boy in the 1600s and led to the construction of the first permanent chapel.
Read guide →Third Apparition at Velankanni: The Portuguese Sailors Miracle (1650)
The story of the third apparition at Velankanni — how Portuguese sailors were saved from a Bay of Bengal storm in 1650 and built the permanent church in thanksgiving.
Read guide →Velankanni Shrine History: Three Apparitions, 1962 Basilica & 2004 Miracle
Complete history of Velankanni Basilica — from the three Marian apparitions in the 16th century to the 2004 tsunami miracle and its elevation as a Minor Basilica.
Read guide →Velankanni Mother Mary Statue: History, Significance & Pilgrim Faith
The history and significance of the Mother Mary statue at Velankanni Basilica — its miraculous origins, how it draws pilgrims from across India, and its place in Catholic faith.
Read guide →Who Built Velankanni Church? History of the Basilica Construction
How Velankanni church was built — from the first thatched chapel in the 1550s to the Portuguese stone church and the current Minor Basilica. 400+ years of construction history.
Read guide →Velankanni Miracle 2023: Baby Jesus Appears on the Crown (March 4)
The miraculous event at Velankanni Basilica on March 4, 2023 — when Baby Jesus appeared on the crown during morning mass, witnessed by thousands of pilgrims.
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