Feast of the Holy Name of Mary

 

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Today, September 12, is the traditional feast day of the Holy Name of Mary.

As stated in an old Missal published in 1959, "The feast was instituted by Pope Innocent XI to commemorate a victory over the Turks at the walls of Vienna in 1683.  After the Holy Name of Jesus, no name is so dear to every Christian as that of Mary, His Mother and our Mother.  By invoking it we shall obtain protection, light and strength."

You can read more about the feast day at Fountain of Elias.

A conservative priest once explained to me that "Mar" is an honorific.

As for altar or home devotional space floral arrangements for this day, see the Introibo with Flowers post on Altar Flowers for Marian Feasts. 

 

Also see the Introibo post Tulips and Lilies for the Holy Name of Mary.