Sanctuary of Our Lady of Valverde
Santuario di Maria Santissima di Valverde di Rezzato
The Shrine of Our Lady of Valverde dates back to 1399, when Our Lady appeared to a farmer plowing his field. During the summer of 1711, when the province was hit by a severe epidemic, the inhabitants of Rezzato prayed to Our Lady of Valverde. On October 1, Our Lady appeared a second time to Paul Ogna, 8, and Francesco Pelizzari, 11, who went to collect chestnuts near the Sanctuary pond. Our Lady promised the end of the epidemic.
Contributed by JMM · Last updated March 27, 2026
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Valverde
Santuario di Maria Santissima di Valverde di Rezzato
The Shrine of Our Lady of Valverde dates back to 1399, when Our Lady appeared to a farmer plowing his field. During the summer of 1711, when the province was hit by a severe epidemic, the inhabitants of Rezzato prayed to Our Lady of Valverde. On October 1, Our Lady appeared a second time to Paul Ogna, 8, and Francesco Pelizzari, 11, who went to collect chestnuts near the Sanctuary pond. Our Lady promised the end of the epidemic.