Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Celebration of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, traditionally located in Jerusalem at the Probatic Pool. This day of September 8 is marked by numerous pilgrimages and local Marian devotions, notably in Dijon, Cadouin, and various French dioceses.
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Sources and Nativity in Jerusalem
Reference to martyrologies and location of the feast of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Jerusalem, near the Probatica pool.
| Pages. | Pages. | | --- | --- | | Roman, French, and Religious Orders Martyrologies. Various | 564 | | The Nativity of the B. Virgin Mary in Je rusalem, in the Pro batica house | 56 9 | | St. A drian, ma rtyr at Nic omedia | 575 | | Our Lady of Good Hope, at D ijen | 57 9 | | Our Lady of Valaureenay, in the diocese of Troyes | 582 | | Our Lady of Virtues, near Périgueux | 583 | | Our Lady of Marcelle, near Limeux, in the diocese of Carcassonne | 586 | | The Holy Shroud of Cadouin, i n the diocese of Périgueux | 589 | | Our Lady of the Castle, at Allauch, in the diocese of Marseille | 592 | | Our Lady of Benoîte-Vaux, in the diocese of Verdun | 593 | | Our Lady of Lure, in the diocese of Digne | 594 | | Our Lady of Lights, ne ar Apt, in the diocese of Avignon | 594 |
Saint Adrian and local Marian devotions
Mention of the martyrdom of Saint Adrian at Nicomedia and enumeration of various Marian pilgrimages in France, notably in Dijon, Troyes, and Périgueux.
| Pages. | Pages. | | --- | --- | | Roman, French, and Religious Orders Martyrologies. Various | 564 | | The Nativity of the B. Virgin Mary at Jerusalem, in the probatic house | 569 | | St. Adrian, martyr at Nicomedia | 575 | | Our Lady of Good Hope, at Dijon | 579 | | Our Lady of Valaureenay, in the diocese of Troyes | 582 | | Our Lady of Virtues, near Périgueux | 583 | | Our Lady of Marcelle, near Limeux, in the diocese of Carcassonne | 586 | | The Holy Shroud of Cadouin, in the diocese of Périgueux | 589 | | Our Lady of the Castle, at Allauch, in the diocese of Marseille | 592 | | Our Lady of Benoîte-Vaux, in the diocese of Verdun | 593 | | Our Lady of Lure, in the diocese of Digne | 594 | | Our Lady of Lights, near Apt, in the diocese of Avignon | 594 |
The Holy Shroud and sanctuaries of the South
Focus on the Holy Shroud of Cadouin and several sanctuaries in Provence and Languedoc such as Marseille, Apt, and Carcassonne.
| Pages. | Pages. | | --- | --- | | Roman, French, and Religious Orders Martyrologies. Various | 564 | | The Nativity of the B. Virgin Mary in Jerusalem, in the probatic house | 569 | | St. Adrian, martyr at Nicomedia | 575 | | Our Lady of Good Hope, at Dijen | 579 | | Our Lady of Valaureenay, in the diocese of Troyes | 582 | | Our Lady of Virtues, near Périgueux | 583 | | Our Lady of Marcelle, near Limeux, in the diocese of Carcassonne | 586 | | The Holy Shroud of Cadouin, in the diocese of Périgueux | 589 | | Our Lady of the Castle, at Allauch, in the diocese of Marseille | 592 | | Our Lady of Benoîte-Vaux, in the diocese of Verdun | 593 | | Our Lady of Lure, in the diocese of Digne | 594 | | Our Lady of Lights, near Apt, in the diocese of Avignon | 594 |
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Frequently asked questions about Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Who was Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
Celebration of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, traditionally located in Jerusalem at the Probatic Pool. This day of September 8 is marked by numerous pilgrimages and local Marian devotions, notably in Dijon, Cadouin, and various French dioceses.
What is Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary the patron saint of?
Patronage of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Dijon, Allauch and Cadouin.
What is Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary invoked for?
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is invoked for: Good Hope, Virtues and Lights.
How is Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary depicted in Christian art?
In iconography, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is recognizable by: Holy Shroud (Cadouin).
What are the other names of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
Other forms of the name: B. Vierge Marie, Notre-Dame de Bon-Espoir, Notre-Dame du Valaureenay, Notre-Dame des Vertus, Notre-Dame de Marcelle, Notre-Dame du Château, Notre-Dame de Benoîte-Vaux and Notre-Dame de Lure.
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Key Events
- Nativity in Jerusalem at the Probatic house