Fifth Apparition

The fifth apparition took place in the Cova da Iria on September 13, 1917. Word of the children’s imprisonment had spread, and a crowd of about 25,000 people were present. Our Lady appeared to the three children again, asking them, “Continue to pray the Rosary in order to obtain the end of the war!” Our Lady also told the children, “In October, Our Lord will come, as well as Our Lady of Dolors (sorrows) and Our Lady of Mount Carmel. St. Joseph will appear with the Child Jesus to bless the world.” She also promised them a miracle that would convince the people that Our Lady had been appearing in the Cova.