750 Years of the Miracle
The miracle occurred in the year 750 AD
In the 8th century, more precisely around the year 750 AD, an event occurred in the small town of Lanciano that would forever change the history of the Catholic Church.
The Time of the Miracle
The early Middle Ages was a time of great religious significance. In this era, when faith was deeply rooted in society, the extraordinary event occurred in the Church of San Legonziano. A Basilian monk who had doubts about the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist witnessed a divine manifestation.
The Historical Context
In the 8th century, Italy was part of the Lombard Kingdom. Lanciano, then called Anxanum, was an important city in the Abruzzo region. The Church of San Legonziano, where the miracle occurred, was an important religious center of the region.
The Significance for the Church
This miracle became one of the most significant Eucharistic miracles of the Catholic Church. It strengthened faith in transubstantiation and became an important pilgrimage site for believers from around the world.