Apparition · Venezuela

National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Coromoto

Guanare, Portuguesa, Venezuela

ApparitionMarian ApparitionNational ShrinePatroness of VenezuelaCatholic South America: Saints, Mary & Miracles collectionNational Catholic shrine; public devotion and patronal title recognized by the Church

Why pilgrims come

A sacred place worth the journey.

The national sanctuary near Guanare associated with the reported 1652 apparition of Our Lady of Coromoto, patroness of Venezuela.

TraditionCatholic

The pilgrim’s guide

What makes this visit meaningful

Approach the apparition tradition through the national shrine, the patronal devotion of Venezuela, and St. John Paul II’s 1996 dedication.

The 1652 tradition

Learn the received story while keeping recognition language precise.

Patroness of Venezuela

Understand the shrine as a national place of prayer.

Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations

September 8Anniversary of the reported apparition of Our Lady of CoromotoSeptember 8 marks the traditional apparition date; the national feast is celebrated on September 11.

September 11Feast of Our Lady of CoromotoNational Marian observance; verify the current shrine programme.

Apparition timeline

1 recorded apparition dates

1September 8, 1652

Reported apparition of Our Lady of Coromoto

Church recognition

Public devotion received by the Church; Our Lady of Coromoto is honored as patroness of Venezuela

Catholic hierarchy of Venezuela and the Holy See

Private revelation does not add to the deposit of faith, and the record states only the judgment supported by the identified Church source.

Plan the pilgrimage

One to two hours; longer for liturgy, prayer, or a guided visit

Opening hours

Consult the shrine directly for current worship, museum, and pilgrimage access.

Getting there

Use the official destination or local Church guidance for the final approach; conditions and transport can change.

Accessibility

Historic religious and archaeological settings can include steps, uneven surfaces, slopes, or restricted areas. Confirm current access with the official custodian before travel.

Before you go

State what the Church has publicly recognized—shrine, patronal devotion, and veneration—without claiming a separate universal decree authenticating every narrative detail.

Official visitor information ↗Schedules and access can change. Confirm on the official site shortly before your visit.

Mass & worship

Historic sacred site

This destination is not listed as an active Catholic church. No regular Catholic Mass or confession schedule is associated with it.

Sources & confidence

1 catalog source

Holy See ↗No verification date is listed; confirm current details with the destination.