The consecration of Russia

There has also been controversy over the question of the conversion of Russia. It is claimed that the collegial consecration made by John Paul II in 1984 was not the one asked for by Our Lady because he did not explicitly mention Russia.


But according to the then Bishop of Leiria- Fatima, Alberto Cosme do Amaral, John Paul II paused during the ceremony, and quietly included Russia in the consecration. Sr Lucia later confirmed in writing that the consecration had been properly done, in the way that Our Lady wanted, saying that when people asked her, she said: “ ‘Yes.’ From that time, it is made!” And there are several further instances of her stating that the consecration had

been carried out correctly.


These massive changes in Russia and Eastern Europe support the view that the consecration of 1984 was carried out largely in accordance with Our Lady’s wishes. The Blessed Virgin promised the conversion of Russia if her wishes were complied with, but she did not say that this would happen overnight. And the conversion of Russia was also linked with the Five First Saturdays devotion by Our Lady, and so we can expect it to be retarded until this devotion is more widespread.The conversion of the Roman Empire took centuries to fully accomplish, and only after three hundred years of intense persecution for the early Church. If it took that long to convert the Roman Empire then there is a need to be cautious about demanding quick results with regard to Russia’s conversion.




Sr Lucia and Cardinal Vidal

Sr Lucia text, on Consecration/Conversion, taken from a meeting with Cardinal Vidal of

the Philippines and recorded on video in the early 1990s.


“The Holy Father has performed the Consecration—it is done. He did it in such a way that we are able to recognise it because he has fulfilled the missing conditions. Those conditions for Russia’s consecration had almost been fulfilled by Pius XII who had made the consecration of

the world and in that consecration we can already see that he had the intention of consecrating Russia when he spoke of those people who most need the Consecration. “Our Lady said that Russia will spread her errors throughout the world causing wars and

persecutions of the Church. Many will be martyred, the peoples/populations will be tormented.



Some nations will be destroyed. “In the end, after all this the Holy Father will consecrate Russia to me—but she did not say how —and Russia will be converted and an era of peace will be granted, but this was Our Lady’s way of referring to the wars and persecutions and mistakes that atheistic communism was causing throughout the world.” “The word conversion means a change – it does not mean that evil will disappear, but that

there is a conversion from evil to good. That is what the word means.”


THE EFFECTS OF THE CONSECRATION

The global cultural movements in Europe commencing in 1986 were staggering. The changing ideology and ironclad structures were evidence of a renewing tide of optimism for nations once shackled by communist hierarchies.  Many believe this to be the fruit of completing the requested consecration of Russia to Our Lady.

  • 1986 - Russia

    In 1986, Gorbachev initiated the programmes of perestroika – restructuring— and glasnost — openness, which led to the process of democratisation and the thaw in attitudes towards religion in 1987.

  • August 15, 1989 - Poland

    Around August 15, 1989, the Solemnity of the Assumption, Poland moved towards a government led by non-Communists.

  • October 7, 1989 - Hungary

    On October 7, 1989, the Feast of the Holy Rosary, the Hungarian Communist Party voted to transform itself into a form of European democratic socialism.

  • November 9, 1989 - Germany

    On November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall came down. The fall of the "Iron Curtain" was an event that many of us never expected to see in our lifetime.

  • December 1, 1989, Russia

    On December 1, 1989, Gorbachev met with Pope John Paul II and promised religious freedom. The Holy Father referred to this meeting as a "sign of the times ... a sign that is rich in promise." The Pope said “our meeting had been prepared by Providence”.

  • March 15, 1990 - Russia

    On March 15, 1990, the Vatican established diplomatic relations with

    the Soviet Union.

  • May, 1990 - Fatima

    In May 1990, Bishop Amaral of Leiria-Fatima said: "Everything

    leads us to think that the consecration requested by Our Lady has been

    done."

  • November 11, 1990 - Poland

    On November 11, 1990, when congratulated for Poland being freed from Communism, Pope John Paul ll said: "No, not me, but by the works of the Blessed Virgin, in line with her affirmations at Fatima."

  • Decembe, 8 1991 - Russia

    On December 8 1991, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, marked the start of the Commonwealth of Republics, the end of the Soviet Union. Twelve days later, the newly named President of Russia, Boris Yeltsin, met with the Pope in Rome.

  • Christmas Day, 1991 - Russia

    On Christmas Day, 1991, the Communist flag came down for the last time over Russia. On December 30th, fifteen republics were freed from Soviet domination as the Warsaw Pact ended.

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