Appearance of Jesus, Virgin Mary and Archangels
There was thunder and an earthquake. All those present were terrified and fell to the ground. The Lord of glory descended from heaven upon His cherubim with Virgin Mary sitting to His right and archangels singing ineffable praises. The Lord shouted, “I say to you, O blessed daughter Demiana, rise without decay.” St. Demiana leapt as she rose like one awakening from sleep and worshipped the Savior.
The Savior said to her, "Be strengthened, my chosen Demiana, for I have prepared for you three crowns for your joyful wedding in heaven. You have one more torment to endure by shedding your blood by the sword before you receive your crown of joy. Your name and biography will be remembered and proclaimed by all people forever, as it will be the cause of many miracles. In this place a great church will be built to honor your blessed name. Many people will come from all places seeking forgiveness of sins in My name and My mother’s name, the Virgin Mary, and in your name. This place with be renowned until the end of time, and blessed by Myself and My mother, Virgin Mary, forever.” The Savior strengthened her, endowed her with peace, and ascended to heaven in great glory. St. Demiana bowed down to the ground before the Savior, worshiping Him.
St. Demiana awaken her 40 virgins and the people present, and they went to meet the prince of the Governing Council. People from the surrounding villages were also present. St. Demiana shouted loudly before everyone, “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men! Shame on you, O prince! My Master and Savior Jesus Christ truly raised me after you dismembered me like a fish and hammered my bones with great axes. Behold, I now stand before you in healthy mind, body intact and completely well!” All those present upon seeing St. Demiana healed and well, believed and shouted, “O prince, you are a hypocrite. We are Christians and believe in the God of this virgin, Saint Demiana.”
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