The apparition of Fatima refers to a series of appearances of an entity claiming to be the Virgin Mary reported by three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. Known as “Our Lady of the Rosary,” the apparition delivered messages that became a significant part of Catholic belief and devotion
Link to the full message of Fatima on the vatican website THE MESSAGE OF FATIMA
Excerpt:
“You have seen hell where the souls of poor sinners go. To save them, God wishes to establish in the world devotion to my Immaculate Heart. If what I say to you is done, many souls will be saved and there will be peace. The war is going to end: but if people do not cease offending God, a worse one will break out during the Pontificate of Pius XI. When you see a night illumined by an unknown light, know that this is the great sign given you by God that he is about to punish the world for its crimes, by means of war, famine, and persecutions of the Church and of the Holy Father. To prevent this, I shall come to ask for the consecration of Russia to my Immaculate Heart, and the Communion of reparation on the First Saturdays.”
Is Mary a Savior According to the Bible?
No, the Bible does not teach that Mary is a savior. The Scriptures consistently identify Jesus Christ alone as the Savior of the world, with salvation coming exclusively through Him (Acts 4:12). Mary, while highly honored as the mother of Jesus, is never called a savior, co-redeemer, or mediator of salvation in the Bible. Her role is one of blessed obedience and service to God, pointing people to her Son.
This view is based solely on biblical passages (using NIV translation).
| Category | Verse | Quote | Key Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus as Savior | Acts 4:12 | “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” | Exclusive: Only Jesus saves. |
| Jesus as Savior | John 14:6 | Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” | Jesus is the sole mediator. |
| Jesus as Savior | Titus 2:13 | “…our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.” | Jesus is God and the only Savior. |
| Jesus as Savior | 1 Timothy 2:5 | “For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus.” | No other mediator, including Mary. |