Marian Feasts and apparitions in September
In the month of September, there are several important Marian feasts and a few apparitions associated with this month.
Marian Feasts
Below are the key feasts related to the Virgin Mary in September:
September 8 – The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
This feast celebrates the birth of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. It is one of the principal feasts of the Virgin Mary and is celebrated universally by the Church. This day is also known as the Feast of the Birth of the Virgin Mary.
September 12 – The Most Holy Name of Mary
This feast honors the name of Mary and its significance in salvation history. The feast was originally granted in 1513 to the Diocese of Cuenca in Spain, and was extended to the universal Church by Pope Innocent XI after the victory of the Christian forces in the Battle of Vienna in 1683, attributed to the intercession of the Virgin Mary.
September 15 – Our Lady of Sorrows
This feast focuses on the seven sorrows that Mary endured in her life, particularly the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. It follows the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14) and invites the faithful to contemplate Mary’s suffering and her role as a co-redeemer in the mystery of salvation.
Known Marian Apparitions Associated with September
Below are the known apparitions related to the Virgin Mary in September:
Our Lady of Sorrows (Kibeho, Rwanda)
Although the apparitions in Kibeho began in 1981 and lasted several years, the devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows is deeply connected to the messages given to the visionaries. Mary revealed herself under this title, and her messages were a call to repentance and conversion. The apparitions were officially recognized by the Catholic Church in 2001.
Our Lady of Good Health (Vailankanni, India)
While the apparitions are traditionally celebrated on September 8, which coincides with the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, they are an integral part of Marian devotion in India. The apparition is said to have occurred in the 16th century, and Our Lady of Good Health is a significant figure for Catholics in India, with many miracles attributed to her intercession.
These feasts and apparitions highlight the deep Marian devotion across different cultures and historical contexts. They invite the faithful to reflect on the role of Mary in salvation history and seek her intercession in their lives.
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