πŸ“š Our Lady Help of Christians

Our Lady Help of Christians is a title honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary as a powerful intercessor and protector of the Christian people. Although devotion to Mary under this title has ancient roots, it became especially prominent in the Church during times of persecution and danger. Pope Pius V encouraged prayers to Mary for the protection of Christian forces before the Battle of Lepanto in 1571, and Pope Pius VII later established a feast in thanksgiving for his return to Rome after imprisonment under Napoleon.

St. John Bosco helped spread this devotion in the nineteenth century, making Our Lady Help of Christians the patroness of the Salesian family. The title reminds the faithful to turn to Mary in times of difficulty, trusting that she leads them to the help and salvation found in her Son.

Feast Day: May 24
Patronage: Australia, the Salesian family, and those seeking Mary's protection and assistance.

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May 24Devotional

Our Lady Help of Christians is a title honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary as a powerful intercessor and protector of the Christian people. Although devotion to Mary under this title has ancient roots, it became especially prominent in the Church during times of persecution and danger. Pope Pius V encouraged prayers to Mary for the protection of Christian forces before the Battle of Lepanto in 1571, and Pope Pius VII later established a feast in thanksgiving for his return to Rome after imprisonment under Napoleon.

St. John Bosco helped spread this devotion in the nineteenth century, making Our Lady Help of Christians the patroness of the Salesian family. The title reminds the faithful to turn to Mary in times of difficulty, trusting that she leads them to the help and salvation found in her Son.

Patron of

Australia, the Salesian family, and those seeking Mary's protection and assistance.

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