Lucia dos Santos, one of the three shepherd children who witnessed the Marian apparitions at Fátima, is buried in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima in Fátima, Portugal. Her remains were transferred to this sacred site and are deposited near the tomb of her cousin, Saint Jacinta Marto.
The Resting Place of the Fátima Seers
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima serves as the final resting place for all three of the children who received the apparitions of Our Lady of Fátima in 1917. This location allows pilgrims and visitors to pay their respects to these pivotal figures in the history of the Catholic Church.
The three seers buried within the Basilica are:
- Lucia dos Santos (Sister Lúcia of Jesus and of the Immaculate Heart): The eldest of the three visionaries, who became a Carmelite nun. Her remains were moved to the Basilica on February 19, 2006.
- Saint Jacinta Marto: Lucia's cousin, beatified in 2000 and canonized in 2017. Her remains were transferred to the Basilica in 1951.
- Saint Francisco Marto: Jacinta's brother and Lucia's cousin, also beatified in 2000 and canonized in 2017. His remains were transferred to the Basilica in 1952.
To provide a clear overview, here's a summary of their burial locations:
| Seer Name | Burial Location | Key Information |
|---|---|---|
| Lucia dos Santos | Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima | Buried near her cousin, Saint Jacinta Marto. |
| Saint Jacinta Marto | Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima | One of the youngest non-martyr saints canonized. |
| Saint Francisco Marto | Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima | Died from the Spanish Flu pandemic. |
The Basilica itself is a central part of the Shrine of Fátima, a major international pilgrimage site. For more detailed information about the Shrine and the history of the seers, you can visit the Official Website of the Shrine of Fátima.
