Apparition 〈PC VALIDATED〉

The Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith evaluates claims based on:

: Is the message free from doctrinal error?

: Has the event led to positive spiritual growth or prayer? Notable Approved Sites Apparition Shrine - The Restless Viking Apparition

: Are the witnesses mentally sound and truthful?

: Witnesses frequently describe accompanying phenomena, such as a drop in temperature, unusual light (e.g., "globes of fire"), or indescribable sounds. The Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the

While definitions vary by discipline, an apparition is broadly characterized by several key traits:

: Percipients often report seeing a figure that appears to occupy three-dimensional space, sometimes indistinguishable from a living person. such as a drop in temperature

: Is there a high probability the event was miraculous?