Why Martin Gavenda?

Following Turzovka (1958-1962) and Litmanova (1990-1995), the village of Dechtice is the third modern apparition site in Slovakia, where scientifically unexplained events began on December 4, 1994. On their way home from Sunday Mass, four children were talking about going to pray by a local cross in Dobra Voda when one of them saw the sun spin and change colour. Sensing that this could be a sign, the children began to pray the Rosary. Martin Gavenda - who would become the main seer of the apparitions - saw a white light and a female figure who said that she wanted to use him for God's plans. At the woman's next appearance, the children sprinkled the mysterious figure with blessed water, thinking it might be a demon, but the woman did not disappear. The apparitions continued in Dobra Voda, then in Dechtice, where other children also began to receive messages. On August 15, 1995, the woman identified herself as Mary, Queen of Help.

The principal themes of the messages from Dechtice, which continue to this day, are essentially the same as those received at other credible apparition sites in recent decades. They underscore Satan's attempt to destroy the Church and the whole world and the remedy given by Heaven: the sacraments, the Rosary, fasting and reparation for offenses committed against the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, refuge and "ark" for the faithful in our troubled times.

The children were received and blessed by Mgr Dominik Toth of the Trnava-Bratislava archdiocese, where an official inquiry was instigated on October 28, 1998. No pronouncement has yet been made on the authenticity of the apparitions, which continue to be monitored by the Church.

Messages from Martin Gavenda

Martin – Protect Your Souls…

Martin – Protect Your Souls…

...with fervent prayer and pure faith.
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Martin – Your Rosary is a Bouquet

Martin – Your Rosary is a Bouquet

You have such a great need to pray it daily in order to resist the world's corruption.
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Martin – Remain Hidden in Our Hearts

Martin – Remain Hidden in Our Hearts

Remain faithful to the teachings of my Son and to Holy Catholic Tradition
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Martin – A New Spring Will Blossom For the Holy Catholic Church

Martin – A New Spring Will Blossom For the Holy Catholic Church

The Holy Spirit will descend and renew Her.
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Martin – Many Are Tired, Wounded and Sick….

Martin – Many Are Tired, Wounded and Sick….

...Seek healing in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Holy Sacraments.
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Martin – Coming to Communion in Grave Sin

Martin – Coming to Communion in Grave Sin

Let them repent while they have time.
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Martin – Steadfastly Pray the Rosary

Martin – Steadfastly Pray the Rosary

Be encouraged by the example of the Saints.
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Martin – Fight the Lies

Martin – Fight the Lies

Abomination is spreading throughout the world.
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Martin – You Who are Faithful

Martin – You Who are Faithful

...are covered by my powerful protection.
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Martin – Pray for Priests

Martin – Pray for Priests

...who are humiliated, oppressed and persecuted.
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Martin – The Great Desolation has Begun

Martin – The Great Desolation has Begun

It is the final struggle for the true Catholic Faith.
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Martin – Two Hurting Hearts

Martin – Two Hurting Hearts

...for there is not enough repentance.
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Martin – The Fetters of Slavery

Martin – The Fetters of Slavery

Flee to my protection with even greater confidence.
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Martin – The Holy Spirit Will Overshadow Families

Martin – The Holy Spirit Will Overshadow Families

Flee to my mighty protection.
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