Our Lady Of Sorrows

Memorial of Our Lady Of Sorrows

September 15 Memorial Of Our Lady Of Sorrows

Also known as

• Beata Maria Virgo Perdolens
• Beata Vergine Addolorata
• Dolorosa
• Maria Santissima Addolorata
• Mater Dolorosa
• Mother of Sorrows
• Our Lady of the Seven Dolours
• Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows
• Sorrowful Mother

Profile

Names by which the Blessed Virgin Mary is referred to in relation to sorrows in her life
• The Prophecy of Simeon over the Infant Jesus (Luke 2:34)
• The Flight into Egypt of the Holy Family (Matthew 2:13)
• The Loss of the Child Jesus for Three Days (Luke 2:43)
• The Meeting of Jesus and Mary along the Way of the Cross (Luke 23:26)
• The Crucifixion, where Mary stands at the foot of the cross (John 19:25)
• The Descent from the Cross, where Mary receives the dead body of Jesus in her arms (Matthew 27:57)
• The Burial of Jesus (John 19:40)

Patronage

• Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers
• Congregation of the Holy Cross
• Slovakia
• Mississippi, USA
• 13 cities

Representation

• heart surrounded by a wreath of roses and transfixed by a sword
• heart with seven swords, emblematic of the Seven Sorrows


Blog post courtesy:

http://catholicsaints.info/our-lady-of-sorrows/

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