
A Pilgrim's Guide to Fatima
and the surrounding area
$28.56
- Paperback
144 pages
- Release Date
3 February 2017
Summary
Since 1917, when three Portuguese shepherd children received apparitions of the Virgin Mary, the Child Jesus, and Saint Joseph, Fatima has been the destination of many millions of pilgrim visitors. The apparitions occurred at a time of great turmoil in the history of mankind: The Great War was in its third year, and Russia was in the throes of revolution that would lead to Communism taking hold. The so-called “Third Secret” of Fatima foretold the assassination attempt on the Pope, Saint John…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780956976895 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0956976891 |
| Series: | Pilgrim's Guides |
| Author: | Andrew Houseley |
| Publisher: | Pilgrim Book Services Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pilgrim Book Services Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 3 February 2017 |
| Weight: | 300g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 147mm x 7mm |
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Critics Review
‘The messages, including the ‘three secrets’, imparted at the field named Cova da Iria to the children from the ethereal lady, who became known as Our Lady of Fatima, are described in detail as are the later visions experienced by Lucia, the only one of the three to survive into adulthood.’ ‘This book furthers a reader’s realisation of the great number of venerable old buildings and monuments which survive today in just one part of central Portugal and introduces that reader to the array of holy sites, both humble and grand, which are esteemed by native inhabitants and visitors.’
About The Author
Andrew Houseley
Andrew Houseley founded Pilgrim Books with his father in 1996. As an author, this is his first book in print. He has followed careers in retail wines and spirits and human resources management. He is a graduate of Lancaster University, where he read History and Politics. He has homes in England and Bulgaria. Andrew’s experience of Portugal has been formed over many visits spanning 30 years.
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