Mary Help of Christians
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Mary Help of Christians is a title of the Virgin Mary in Roman Catholic tradition, invoking her special intercession and protection for the Church and the faithful.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Mary, Help of Christians | 1 |
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | Marian title ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
intercession
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protection ⓘ spiritual warfare ⓘ |
| category |
Catholic devotions
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Marian feasts ⓘ Titles of Mary NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| devotionalPractice |
Marian processions
ⓘ
consecrations to Mary ⓘ litanies ⓘ novenas ⓘ |
| feastObservedBy |
Roman Catholic Church
NERFINISHED
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Salesians of Don Bosco NERFINISHED ⓘ various national Catholic churches ⓘ |
| hasSanctuary |
Basilica of Mary Help of Christians, Turin
NERFINISHED
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Shrine of Mary Help of Christians, Sheshan (China) NERFINISHED ⓘ numerous churches and shrines worldwide ⓘ |
| historicalContext | linked to the return of Pope Pius VII to Rome after Napoleonic captivity ⓘ |
| invokedFor |
assistance in temporal and spiritual needs
ⓘ
defense of the Church ⓘ help in trials ⓘ protection against enemies of the faith ⓘ support in persecution ⓘ |
| liturgicalFeastDay | 24 May ⓘ |
| papalSupport | Pope Pius VII instituted the feast of Mary Help of Christians on 24 May 1815 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| patronage |
Australia
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
China (in some Catholic traditions) NERFINISHED ⓘ New Zealand NERFINISHED ⓘ Salesian Congregation NERFINISHED ⓘ Salesian Sisters (Daughters of Mary Help of Christians) NERFINISHED ⓘ various dioceses and parishes worldwide ⓘ |
| promotedBy |
Pope Pius VII
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Saint John Bosco NERFINISHED ⓘ Salesian Family NERFINISHED ⓘ various popes ⓘ |
| refersTo | Virgin Mary NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Roman Catholicism ⓘ |
| role |
patroness of the Church
ⓘ
protector of the faithful ⓘ |
| theologicalTheme |
Mary as powerful advocate before Christ
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Mary’s assistance in defending the faith ⓘ Mary’s maternal care for the Church ⓘ |
| titleLanguageForm |
French: Marie Secours des Chrétiens
NERFINISHED
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German: Maria, Hilfe der Christen ⓘ Italian: Maria Ausiliatrice NERFINISHED ⓘ Latin: Maria Auxilium Christianorum NERFINISHED ⓘ Portuguese: Nossa Senhora Auxiliadora NERFINISHED ⓘ Spanish: María Auxiliadora NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| veneratedIn |
Roman Catholicism
ⓘ
surface form:
Catholic Church
|
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Mary, Help of Christians