Momboisse Family Adventures March - Fatima, Portugal, Fatima, Portugal

Around 2pm, we all hopped back on our bus in Santarem for a聽40 minute ride to Fatima. As we ride through the countryside, Leo gave us a brief history of Portugal up to the time of the apparitions in Fatima.

The Kingdom of Portugal from 1139 to 1910 was classified as a monarchy, alternating over the centuries between absolute monarchy to semi-constitutional monarchy. This monarchy ended with the revolution of October 5, 1910.

A Constitution was approved in 1911, establishing the First Republic of Portugal which would last until 1926 when a military dictatorship took over. In 1914 and until early 1916, Portugal would remain mostly neutral during World War I. Allied to England however, Portugal partnered with them against the Germans later during the war. This brings us to the time of the apparitions of the Angel and Our Lady of Fatima to three young children, Lucia Santos, and Francisco and Jacinta Marto.聽

Our first stop in Fatima is at the Parish Church of Fatima (Av. Irm茫 L煤cia de Jesus 1988, F谩tima, Portugal). The present church dates to the 16th century. Outside there are three statues: Francisco, Jacinta and Our Lady of Fatima all dating to the year 2000.聽 ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Momboisse Family Adventures March - Fatima, Portugal
Guide Location: Portugal » Fatima
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Lynn Momboisse
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