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Just a bit of info on one of the sightings,notice the bit about the preist wiping the blood away and it returning

(CBS 13) SACRAMENTO A growing number of faithful are flocking to the outskirts of Sacramento with rosaries, cameras and prayer.

Some coming as far away as the Bay area call it "a miracle".

The statue of the Virgin Mary standing outside the Vietnamese Catholic Martyr's Church appears to be weeping blood.

"I think it's her crying out that it's a sad time in the world," said Maria Aisman, believer.

The reddish tear showed up on Wednesday

"To me, personally, it is a miracle. You believe it or don't believe it, that's okay. But I strongly believe it", says Sacramento resident Andre Nguyen.

It is ar the Vietnamese Catholic Martyrs Church, that an outdoor statue of the Virgin Mary appears to be shedding tears of blood. Tears that stream down her face onto her robe, testing the faith of all who come.

"I think that at this time in history, in terms of what's happening in the United States, what's happening in the church, that this is possibly a sign", says Sacramento Resident Brenda Harris.

Parishoners first noticed the tears of blood on Wednesday. But fearing they were put there by pranksters, a priest here wiped the statue clean, only to have those tears return over the weekend.

The church has now contacted the Catholic Diocese in hopes an investigation will be launched. Many are so convinced it's real, they weep.

Ky Truong, who does maintenance at the church says he saw the tears rolling down the statues face around 8:30 Sunday morning. Like most at the church, he sees it as a call for prayer.

CBS 13 tried to contact the Catholic Diocese in Sacramento to determine how cases like these are investigated, but their offices were closed today.

The church is located at 10371 Jackson Road.