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The first Legion of Mary meeting took place at Myra House, Francis Street, Dublin, Ireland at 8 PM on 7 September, 1921,
the eve of the feast of Our Lady's Nativity. "To look at that meeting, it was identical with what would be seen to-day
were one to attend a Legion meeting anywhere in the world. The table around which they met for a simple altar, of which
the centre was a statue of the Immaculate Conception (of the miraculous medal model). It stood on a white cloth, and was
flanked by two vases with flowers, and two candlesticks with lighted candles. This setting, so rich in atmosphere, was the
inspired notion of one of the earliest comers. It crystallised everything for which the Legion of Mary stands. The Legion
is an army. Well, their Queen was there before they assembled. She stood waiting to receive the enrolments of those whom she
knew were coming to her. They did not adopt her. She adopted them; and since then they have marched and fought with her,
knowing that they would succeed and persevere just to the extent that they were united to her." (Legion of Mary Handbook page 10)
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