Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Holy Day of Obligation: The faithful are obligated to attend Mass. 

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Solemnities, Feasts, and Memorials are days which are celebrated in commemoration of the sacred mysteries and events recorded in the history of our redemption, in memory of the Virgin Mother of Christ, or of His apostles, martyrs, and saints.  

About the image: This Most Holy Mother of God fresco is credited to 13th century artist, Pietro Cavallini, and is found in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Ara Coeli in Rome.