Our Lady of the Snows and Saint Mary Major

Snow rarely falls in Rome, but that's exactly what happened one fateful night in August of 352 AD. But why? As the locals marveled at the miracle the following morning, they realized what they must do: construct a church at the site in Mary's honor, as previously requested. Some 1,500 years later, that church, now known as The Basilica of Saint Mary Major, still stands proudly in honor of Our Lady of Snows, one of the oldest Marian devotions. Join us today as we share the story!