Our Lady of Tears of Syracuse, Italy

The Weeping Madonna of Syracuse is a miraculous image of the Blessed Virgin Mary that is venerated in Syracuse, Italy. The image is a plaster sculpture of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and it is said to have shed tears on four occasions between August 29 and September 1, 1953.

The image was originally owned by a young couple, Angelo and Antonietta Iannuso. One day Antonina experienced great pain, including epileptic seizures and cramping. She then became blind. She prayed with much devotion and was cured of her sickness on August 29.

After she was able to see, she noticed that the image of the Virgin Mary was weeping and it remained weeping until September 1.

The next day, the Iannusos called the local priest, who also witnessed the tears. The priest then notified the local bishop, who ordered an investigation into the matter.

A team of doctors and scientists examined the image and the tears. They concluded that the tears were human tears, and that they could not have been caused by any natural or artificial means.

The bishop declared the weeping of the image to be a miracle, and the image was soon venerated by people from all over the world. A shrine was built in Syracuse to house the image, and it is now one of the most popular Marian shrines in Italy. The statue was proven to be miraculous.

Pope John Paul II was interested in the weeping of the image, and he visited the shrine in 1995. During his visit, he said that the tears of the Virgin Mary were a sign of her love for humanity and her concern for the world.

The weeping of the image of Our Lady of Tears is a reminder of the presence of God in our world and of his love for us. It is also a call to us to pray and to work for peace and justice in the world.

Here are some additional facts about the Weeping Madonna of Syracuse:

• The image is 15 centimeters (6 inches) tall and made of plaster.
• The tears were clear and salty, and they were said to have a sweet smell.
• The tears were not always visible, but they could be seen by many people.
• The weeping of the image stopped after four days.
• The image is now housed in a shrine in Syracuse, Italy.

The Weeping Madonna of Syracuse is a significant Marian apparition, and it is a reminder of the love and compassion of the Virgin Mary. It is a source of hope and comfort for many people, and it is a call to us to pray and to work for peace and justice in the world.

The Shrine of Our Lady of Tears is a Roman Catholic Marian shrine church in Siracusa in Sicily, Italy. It is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, who is venerated there as Our Lady of Tears.

The shrine was built to house the image of the Weeping Madonna of Syracuse, which is said to have shed tears on four occasions between August 29 and September 1, 1953. The image is now housed in a chapel in the shrine, where it is venerated by pilgrims from all over the world.

The shrine is a modern building, designed by the French architects Michel Arnault and Pierre Parat. It was built in the 1960s and 1970s, and it is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

The shrine is located on the outskirts of Syracuse, on a hill overlooking the city. It is a popular tourist destination, and it is also a place of pilgrimage for many Catholics.

The Sanctuary is 103 meters tall, 94.30 meters from the floor and has a capacity of 11,000 standees and about 6,000 seats. At the top of it, there is a statue, in gilded bronze, of the Virgin Mary designed by Francesco Caldarella, which reproduces in full the image present in the painting of the Virgin Mary who wept.

Here are some other details about the shrine:

• The shrine was consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1994.
• The shrine has a museum dedicated to the Weeping Madonna of Syracuse.
• The shrine hosts a number of religious festivals and events throughout the year.
• The shrine is a popular place of prayer and pilgrimage for people from all over the world.

The Shrine of Our Lady of Tears is a beautiful and inspiring place. It is a reminder of the love and compassion of the Virgin Mary, and it is a place where people can come to pray and seek her intercession.