The Assumption - August 15th. This is when we believe that the soul AND body of the Virgin Mary were raised to heaven having completed the course of her earthly life. Interestingly, this leaves open the question of whether she underwent bodily death.
(The Annunication is not a Holy Day of Obligation - The Annunciation - March 25th. Celebrates when the Angel came to Mary to announce the birth of the Saviour of the World. Catholics hold it in such esteem because of Mary's selfless decision to allow God to do his will in her life.)
The Immaculate Conception - December 8th. Celebrates the conception of Mary of her mother Saint Anne as Mary was preserved from all stain of Original Sin and given the grace normally conferred in baptism.
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Roman Catholic AnswerThe major feast day of the Blessed Virgin Mary is Solemnity of Mary which is the Octave Day of Christmas - 1 January. The Assumption and the Immaculate Conception are also Holy Days of Obligation that primarily are honoring the Blessed Mother.the solemnity of mary and the assumption
The three holy days of obligation of the Virgin Mary are:January 1 - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of GodAugust 15 - The Assumption of MaryDecember 8 - The Immaculate Conception of Mary
The two holy days of obligation in Canada * Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God * Christmas
All Saints Day, Christmas Day, The Feast of the Epiphany, and the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary are the holy days of obligation in South Africa. The Lent season and the Easter seasons are the other great days.
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, 1 JanuaryEpiphany, 6 JanuaryAssumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 15 AugustAll Saints' Day, 1 NovemberFeast of the Immaculate Conception, 8 DecemberChristmas, 25 DecemberThe Holy days of of obligation are the same in Italy as they are elsewhere.
The symbols of the Holy Days of Obligation vary depending on the specific feast or solemnity being celebrated. Some common symbols include the cross or crucifix to represent the sacrifice of Jesus, the Eucharistic host or chalice to represent the sacrament of the Eucharist, and images or statues of saints or the Virgin Mary to honor their roles in the Catholic faith. Additionally, specific feast days may have their own unique symbols related to their significance and historical context.
There are special feast days in honor of Mary, also many Catholics pray the Rosary in her honor. They also talk about her in many/almost all catholic schools.
The Blessed Virgin Mary has three solemnities (Holy Days of Obligation) throughout the year: January 1 - The Feast of Mary, Mother of God August 15 - The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary December 8 - The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Roman Catholic AnswerCatholics remember the saints on All Saints Day (1 November), especially those who do not have another feast day. There are many feast days for Mary throughout the year; the three biggest, two of which are Holy Days of Obligation for the Universal Church - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (1 January) and the Assumption (15 August), and one, the Immaculate Conception (8 December) is a Holy Day in the United States. Another, Our Lady of Guadalupe on 12 December is a Holy Day of Obligation in Mexico.
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Days of Holy Obligation?
There are several ways of honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary on her feast days (as laid down by the Roman Catholic Church) firstly attending Mass on that day has become a tradition for Catholics as is leading a procession for Mary sing Marian hymns (prayerful songs especially composed for Mary) or praying the rosary (a set of prayers allegedly taught by Mary to St Dominic in an apparition). Special prayers are offered on this day asking for Her intercession, help and guidance in issues such as, praying for another child, praying for peace or praying for a husband..Roman Catholic AnswerCatholics honor the Blessed Virgin Mary at all times, but especially on her feast days. We do this, as we should be doing everything, in imitation of Our Blessed Lord, who, as the Sacred Scriptures tell us, honored her and obeyed her His whole Life. The only thing that the Blessed Mother has ever said is summed up in the Scripture verse of St. John's Gospel, 2:5 "Whatsoever He shall say to you, do ye." In other words we honor her specifically by obeying Her, by following Her Son, and obeying Him, Our Blessed Lord.
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