PICTURES: Conor McGregor shares intimate snaps from secret Vatican wedding to Dee Devlin

Conor McGregor has shared rare intimate photos from his wedding to Dee Devlin, revealing for the first time the deeply personal and spiritual story behind their extraordinary Vatican ceremony.

The Irish MMA star confirmed that he and Dee tied the knot on December 12 in the Vatican’s oldest church, Chapel of Santo Stefano degli Abissini, at what he described as a moment of “divine orchestration”.

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Posting the photos on Instagram, McGregor told followers: “I married the love of my life, Dee, on the 12th of the 12th at exactly 12:12pm,” explaining that the timing, location and date all carried a powerful meaning. He said the wedding took place exactly 151 days after his birthday, adding: “Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ — His name adds up to 151 in gematria. As does my own. Jesus Christ = 151. Conor McGregor = 151.”

The former UFC champion said those connections only became clear afterwards, describing the details as “unmistakable signs of divine orchestration that I had no idea about.”

McGregor also revealed that the precise timing of 12:12pm was not originally planned. “A letter from the Vatican arrived just a week prior, requiring the ceremony to be moved earlier,” he said. “It then took place officially, at precisely 12:12pm.”

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He added that the decision to marry Dee on that specific day came after what he described as a powerful personal experience. “I awoke from the treatment I underwent in Mexico with the most intense need to wed Dee, on this day, and in the Vatican,” he wrote. “So I set about it with great urgency.”

“It is clear this was not coincidence,” he continued. “God’s hand guided every detail, confirming His blessing on our union and His presence in my life.”

In an emotional passage, McGregor set out his priorities following the wedding, writing: “Serving God is my number one priority. Then my wife. Then my children. Then my parents.”
He added: “I love You, God. I love you, Dee McGregor. I love you, Conor Jr., Croía, Rían, Mack. I love you, Mam and Dad. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU GOD.”

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The post was quickly flooded with warm messages from family and friends, with his wife Dee McGregor replying: “The best day of my life!!”

Conor’s brother-in-law Terry Kavanagh commented: “The icing the cake brother”, while long-time striking coach Owen Roddy added: “Congrats what an amazing day!”