Our Lady of the Rosary
Feast day: October 7
Virgin of the Rosary and patroness of Lepanto — feast on October 7.
Marian devotion to the Rosary dates to the Middle Ages, joining meditation on Christ's mysteries with the Hail Mary.
In 1571, Pope Saint Pius V established the feast in thanksgiving for the victory at Lepanto, attributed to Mary's intercession.
The Rosary became one of the most universal forms of Catholic prayer, in family and community.
Our Lady of Fatima reinforced the daily request of the Rosary for peace and conversion of sinners.
Her liturgical feast is October 7. She is invoked for peace, unity, and fidelity to Gospel meditation.
Dedicated prayer
To the Virgin of the Rosary, we ask to meditate on Christ's mysteries and imitate Mary's faith.
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