The Miracle of Piso Livadi

Three fishermen on the island of Paros in Greece got drunk, and shockingly abused the Virgin Mary. A storm immediately arose, and destroyed their boats. Some of the fisherman learned their lesson; but one declared that Mary took no interest in the lives of common fishermen, and refused to mend his ways.

Three fishermen who habitually abused the Virgin Mary looked on as their boats were smashed in a freak storm. One man remained unrepentant, however, so Mary appeared to him and sent him to a church to show her proper respect. He speedily obeyed, and Mary restored their boats, and their livelihood.

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