Maria de Ágreda

Maria de Ágreda was a Spanish Franciscan nun and mystic born in 1602, renowned for her extraordinary spiritual experiences, including bilocation, where she claimed to have appeared in the Americas while remaining in Spain. She is noted for her writings on spiritual and mystical theology, particularly her work 'Mystical City of God,' which details the life of the Virgin Mary and presents her visions of the divine. Maria's legacy is marked by her influence on both Catholic spirituality and the mystical traditions within Christianity, and she is regarded as a significant figure in the history of religious experiences that intertwine with cultural beliefs, including those related to UFO phenomena.