Medjugorje is a small village in Bosnia and Herzegovina. On June 24, 1981, six local teenagers reported seeing an apparition of the Virgin Mary on a hillside outside the village. She identified herself as the 'Queen of Peace' (Kraljica Mira), wearing a white veil and bluish-grey robe with a crown of stars around her head.
For over four decades since, the six visionaries (Vicka, Mirjana, Ivanka, Ivan, Marija, and Jakov) have continued to report messages from Our Lady. She has gradually revealed to each of them ten secrets concerning future world events, while repeatedly emphasizing five core themes: peace, faith, conversion, prayer, and fasting — known as the 'Five Stones,' like the five pebbles David used against Goliath.
On September 19, 2024, the Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, with Pope Francis's approval, granted a 'nihil obstat' (no objection) to the Medjugorje phenomenon, recognizing its abundant spiritual fruits — including numerous conversions, sacramental renewal, and vocations — while not pronouncing on the supernatural character of the apparitions. An estimated 40 million pilgrims have visited Medjugorje.
Core Message
"Dear children! I have come among you because God has sent me. My name is Queen of Peace. I call you to peace, fasting, and prayer."
June 24, 1981 — Six teenagers first see the apparition on Podbrdo hillJune 25, 1981 — Our Lady first speaks to the visionaries, identifies as 'Queen of Peace'Five Stones — Five core messages repeatedly emphasized: peace, faith, conversion, prayer, fastingTen Secrets — Our Lady gradually reveals ten secrets about the world's future to each visionaryThird Secret — Our Lady promises to leave a supernatural, indestructible, visible sign on the hill of first apparitionSeptember 2024 — Vatican's DDF grants 'nihil obstat,' recognizing spiritual fruits
Messages compiled from the official Medjugorje message archive (medjugorje.org )
Ten secrets information from medjugorje.com (The 10 Secrets )
Vatican approval details from Vatican News (Vatican News ) and Wikipedia (Wikipedia )
Verification based on public news reports and Church documents
Editorial opinions do not represent academic or ecclesiastical consensus
Site icon: cross on hill — Križevac (Cross Mountain) is Medjugorje's most iconic landmark, topped by a concrete cross built in 1934
Medjugorje Prophecies All Prophecies 16 Q&A entries in total
Our Lady's core call at the first apparition
Our Lady of Medjugorje: "Dear children! I am your Mother, the Queen of Peace. I have come to tell you that God exists. God has sent me. I call you to peace. Be at peace! Seek peace in your hearts and build peace around you."
Our Lady's message on prayer and fasting
Our Lady of Medjugorje: "You must pray with your heart. Not just with your lips, but with your heart. You are to fast on Wednesdays and Fridays — on bread and water only. Fasting and prayer can stop wars and change the laws of nature."
Our Lady's call to conversion
Our Lady of Medjugorje: "You must convert! Do not wait for the sign I will give you before you convert, because for those who do not believe, when the sign comes it will be too late. You who believe, convert now and deepen your faith."
The First Secret
Our Lady of Medjugorje: The first secret revealed by Our Lady to the visionaries. The visionaries say these secrets concern significant events that will occur in the world. The specific content of the first secret has never been publicly disclosed, but the visionaries have hinted that these events will occur within their lifetimes. Mirjana has said that when the events of the secrets begin to unfold, people will understand why Our Lady chose to remain in Medjugorje for so long.
The Second Secret
Our Lady of Medjugorje: The second secret revealed by Our Lady to the visionaries. Like the first secret, its specific content has not been disclosed. Mirjana has stated that the first two secrets are warnings concerning events in Medjugorje itself.
The Third Secret: a visible supernatural sign
Our Lady of Medjugorje: Our Lady has promised to leave a permanent, supernatural, indestructible, and visible sign on Podbrdo hill where she first appeared. The purpose of this sign is to bring all remaining non-believers to faith. Visionary Mirjana has written the date and details of this secret in a sealed letter entrusted to a priest.
The Fourth Secret
Our Lady of Medjugorje: The fourth secret revealed by Our Lady. Its content remains sealed. According to the visionaries, some of the ten secrets concern the whole world, some concern the visionaries personally, and some concern the local area of Medjugorje.
The Fifth Secret
Our Lady of Medjugorje: The fifth secret revealed by Our Lady. Its content remains sealed. The visionaries consistently state that these secrets will unfold in sequence. Ten days before each secret is to be fulfilled, Mirjana will inform a designated priest, who will announce it to the world three days before the event.
The Sixth Secret
Our Lady of Medjugorje: The sixth secret revealed by Our Lady. Its content remains sealed.
The Seventh Secret: a disaster averted through prayer
Our Lady of Medjugorje: The seventh secret originally involved a catastrophe that threatened the world. Visionary Mirjana revealed that this disaster has been averted through the prayers and fasting of the faithful. This is seen as significant proof of the power of prayer — Our Lady has repeatedly taught that prayer and fasting can change the laws of nature and stop wars.
The Eighth Secret
Our Lady of Medjugorje: The eighth secret revealed by Our Lady. Its content remains sealed.
The Ninth Secret
Our Lady of Medjugorje: The ninth secret revealed by Our Lady. Its content remains sealed. In interviews, Mirjana has stated that the ninth and tenth secrets are very serious and involve chastisements for the world. These chastisements cannot be eliminated through prayer but can be mitigated.
The Tenth Secret
Our Lady of Medjugorje: The tenth and final secret revealed by Our Lady. Its content remains sealed. According to Mirjana, the tenth secret is extremely serious. Of the six visionaries, Mirjana, Ivanka, and Jakov have received all ten secrets, while Ivan, Vicka, and Marija have received nine secrets so far, and Our Lady still appears to them daily.
Our Lady's warning about the Yugoslav Wars
Our Lady of Medjugorje: Before the breakup of Yugoslavia, Our Lady repeatedly called for peace and reconciliation, warning that if people did not turn to God and pray, great suffering would come to the land. Our Lady said: 'If you do not pray, you will not have peace.'
Our Lady's promise of the 25th-of-month messages
Our Lady of Medjugorje: Our Lady delivers a message to the world on the 25th of each month through visionary Marija. These messages consistently call for peace, prayer, fasting, conversion, and faith — the 'Five Stones.' Our Lady said: 'Dear children, today I call you again to prayer. You do not know how precious life without prayer is. When you do not pray, you cannot feel God's love.'
Vatican recognition of Medjugorje devotion
Our Lady of Medjugorje: On September 19, 2024, the Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, with Pope Francis's approval, issued a note granting 'nihil obstat' (no objection) to the Medjugorje phenomenon. The note recognized abundant spiritual fruits — numerous conversions, sacramental renewal (especially confession and the Eucharist), priestly and religious vocations, and renewal of marriage and family life — while explicitly stating it makes no declaration on the supernatural character of the apparitions.
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Our Lady's warning about the Yugoslav Wars
Our Lady of Medjugorje: Before the breakup of Yugoslavia, Our Lady repeatedly called for peace and reconciliation, warning that if people did not turn to God and pray, great suffering would come to the land. Our Lady said: 'If you do not pray, you will not have peace.'
From 1991-2001, the former Yugoslavia experienced a series of wars including the Croatian War of Independence (1991-1995), the Bosnian War (1992-1995), and the Kosovo War (1998-1999), causing over 140,000 deaths and millions displaced. Medjugorje itself, located in Bosnia, was directly affected by the conflict.
Vatican recognition of Medjugorje devotion
Our Lady of Medjugorje: On September 19, 2024, the Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, with Pope Francis's approval, issued a note granting 'nihil obstat' (no objection) to the Medjugorje phenomenon. The note recognized abundant spiritual fruits — numerous conversions, sacramental renewal (especially confession and the Eucharist), priestly and religious vocations, and renewal of marriage and family life — while explicitly stating it makes no declaration on the supernatural character of the apparitions.
On September 19, 2024, Cardinal Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, signed the note granting 'nihil obstat' to the Medjugorje phenomenon, approved by Pope Francis during an August 28, 2024 audience. This was the Vatican's first formal pronouncement on Medjugorje in 43 years, marking the Church's recognition of its spiritual value while prudently not judging its supernatural character.
Our Lady's core call at the first apparition
Our Lady of Medjugorje: "Dear children! I am your Mother, the Queen of Peace. I have come to tell you that God exists. God has sent me. I call you to peace. Be at peace! Seek peace in your hearts and build peace around you."
Our Lady's message on prayer and fasting
Our Lady of Medjugorje: "You must pray with your heart. Not just with your lips, but with your heart. You are to fast on Wednesdays and Fridays — on bread and water only. Fasting and prayer can stop wars and change the laws of nature."
Our Lady's call to conversion
Our Lady of Medjugorje: "You must convert! Do not wait for the sign I will give you before you convert, because for those who do not believe, when the sign comes it will be too late. You who believe, convert now and deepen your faith."
The First Secret
Our Lady of Medjugorje: The first secret revealed by Our Lady to the visionaries. The visionaries say these secrets concern significant events that will occur in the world. The specific content of the first secret has never been publicly disclosed, but the visionaries have hinted that these events will occur within their lifetimes. Mirjana has said that when the events of the secrets begin to unfold, people will understand why Our Lady chose to remain in Medjugorje for so long.
The Second Secret
Our Lady of Medjugorje: The second secret revealed by Our Lady to the visionaries. Like the first secret, its specific content has not been disclosed. Mirjana has stated that the first two secrets are warnings concerning events in Medjugorje itself.
The Third Secret: a visible supernatural sign
Our Lady of Medjugorje: Our Lady has promised to leave a permanent, supernatural, indestructible, and visible sign on Podbrdo hill where she first appeared. The purpose of this sign is to bring all remaining non-believers to faith. Visionary Mirjana has written the date and details of this secret in a sealed letter entrusted to a priest.
The Fourth Secret
Our Lady of Medjugorje: The fourth secret revealed by Our Lady. Its content remains sealed. According to the visionaries, some of the ten secrets concern the whole world, some concern the visionaries personally, and some concern the local area of Medjugorje.
The Fifth Secret
Our Lady of Medjugorje: The fifth secret revealed by Our Lady. Its content remains sealed. The visionaries consistently state that these secrets will unfold in sequence. Ten days before each secret is to be fulfilled, Mirjana will inform a designated priest, who will announce it to the world three days before the event.
The Sixth Secret
Our Lady of Medjugorje: The sixth secret revealed by Our Lady. Its content remains sealed.
The Seventh Secret: a disaster averted through prayer
Our Lady of Medjugorje: The seventh secret originally involved a catastrophe that threatened the world. Visionary Mirjana revealed that this disaster has been averted through the prayers and fasting of the faithful. This is seen as significant proof of the power of prayer — Our Lady has repeatedly taught that prayer and fasting can change the laws of nature and stop wars.
Visionary Mirjana has explicitly stated that the disaster originally contained in the seventh secret has been averted through the prayers of the faithful (downgraded or entirely eliminated). This claim comes from the visionary's own repeated public testimony, but since the specific content of the secret was never disclosed, the original nature of the disaster and whether it was truly 'averted' cannot be independently verified.
The Eighth Secret
Our Lady of Medjugorje: The eighth secret revealed by Our Lady. Its content remains sealed.
The Ninth Secret
Our Lady of Medjugorje: The ninth secret revealed by Our Lady. Its content remains sealed. In interviews, Mirjana has stated that the ninth and tenth secrets are very serious and involve chastisements for the world. These chastisements cannot be eliminated through prayer but can be mitigated.
The Tenth Secret
Our Lady of Medjugorje: The tenth and final secret revealed by Our Lady. Its content remains sealed. According to Mirjana, the tenth secret is extremely serious. Of the six visionaries, Mirjana, Ivanka, and Jakov have received all ten secrets, while Ivan, Vicka, and Marija have received nine secrets so far, and Our Lady still appears to them daily.
Our Lady's promise of the 25th-of-month messages
Our Lady of Medjugorje: Our Lady delivers a message to the world on the 25th of each month through visionary Marija. These messages consistently call for peace, prayer, fasting, conversion, and faith — the 'Five Stones.' Our Lady said: 'Dear children, today I call you again to prayer. You do not know how precious life without prayer is. When you do not pray, you cannot feel God's love.'