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4 days ago · Learn how Pope Pius V instituted the feast of Our Lady of Victory in 1571 to thank Mary for her intervention in the Christian victory over the Muslim Turks at Lepanto. Discover the history, significance and literature of this epic sea battle and its impact on Europe.
3 days ago · Today is the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary — the day commemorating the victory of the vastly outnumbered Christian naval forces at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571.
Jun 25, 2024 · On October 7, the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the yearly feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Known for several centuries by the alternate title of “Our Lady of Victory,” the feast day takes ...
Jun 29, 2024 · Our Lady of the Rosary (originally Our Lady of Victory) celebrates the miraculous naval defeat of the Turkish Islamic invaders in 1571 at the Battle of Lepanto.
4 days ago · On Aug. 2, 1571, at Famagusta — the besieged and last remaining Christian outpost on the island of Cyprus — Marcantonio Bragadin and Astorre Baglioni, two Venetian commanders, surrendered to the Ottoman Turk commander, Lala Mustafa Pasha.
Jun 29, 2024 · Our Lady of the Rosary (originally Our Lady of Victory) celebrates the miraculous naval defeat of the Turkish Islamic invaders in 1571 at the Battle of Lepanto. God granted this miracle through the Rosary, which the Pope led the people in praying.
1 day ago · Watch live streaming of the OLV National Shrine and Basilica, a symbol of devotion to Mary. Learn more about the history and significance of this place of worship.
