The little village of Dong Lu was very poor, but full of devout Chinese Catholics. As the Boxer Rebellion swept the country, Catholics were violently persecuted, and in 1900, Dong Lu was attacked. Our Lady appeared, dressed in white, accompanied by Saint Michael who chased away the attackers. After the victory, the parish priest commissioned a painting of Mary in imperial robes, which became known as Our Lady of ChinaFeast Day: Vigil of Mothers DayPatronage: China