Our lady of Miracles and Virtues
Rennes, France (14th c.)
According to popular tradition, during the War of Succession at Brittany, as Rennes was being besieged by the invading English army, the people expected the English forces to mine their way into the city.
On the night of February 8, 1357, the church bells began to ring of their own accord, and the candles were spontaneously lit. The statue of Our Lady, known as Our Lady of Miracles and Virtues, pointed out a particular slab in the church. The inhabitants of the city thus were alerted to the mine and the point of the English attack, and were able to repulse the invasion. The miracle was a popular subject for ballads. In 1634 the miracle was officially recognized by the Bishop of Rennes, Pierre Cornulier.
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Source: "365 Days with Mary" by Michael O'Neill
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