The Fiery Hosts: Mogoro's Unforgettable Eucharistic Miracle

The Event of 1604

In April 1604, a remarkable Eucharistic miracle occurred in Mogoro, Sardinia. The event is detailed by historian Pietro M. Cossu. During Mass on the Monday after Easter, Father Salvatore Spiga, the pastor of the Church of Saint Bernard, was distributing Communion when two men known for their immoral lives approached the altar. After receiving the Hosts, they spat them onto the stone floor, claiming the Hosts had burned their tongues like hot embers. Remorseful for not having confessed their sins first, the men fled the church.

The Miraculous Imprints

Father Salvatore retrieved the Sacred Hosts and noticed that their imprints remained on the stone floor as if sculpted. Despite thorough attempts to wash the stone, the imprints could not be removed. The phenomenon was documented by numerous historians, including Father Pietro Cossu and Father Casu, as well as by Bishop Antonio Surrendo and his successors.

Historical Documentation and Preservation

One of the most significant documents confirming this miracle is a public act written by notary Pedro Antonio Escano on May 25, 1686. This document records the rector of Mogoro commissioning a wooden tabernacle over the main altar, with an opening to display the "stone of the miracle." The stone, bearing the imprints of the Hosts, was enclosed in a decorative case to be visible to the faithful.

Annual Commemoration

To commemorate the miracle and atone for the sacrilege, a solemn Eucharistic procession is held every year in Mogoro on the Sunday after Easter. This tradition honors the miraculous event and serves as a reminder of the sanctity of the Eucharist. The stone with the imprints of the Hosts remains a powerful symbol of faith and reverence, attracting believers from near and far.