Dowry of Mary
Dowry of Mary (or Dowry of the Virgin, Our Lady's Dowry, and similar variations) is a title used in Catholic contexts to refer to England.[1][2][3] It dates back to medieval times and had become widespread by the middle of the fourteenth century. It reflects the deep devotion to Mary that existed in medieval England, and the belief that she took a particular protective interest in the country's affairs.
Early use
The title originated in the
By the reign of
Depictions in art
The
In the wake of the
Papal recognition
Pope Leo XIII referred to England's association with the title in 1893. Addressing a group of Catholic pilgrims from England in Rome, he spoke of "the wonderful filial love which burnt within the heart of your forefathers towards the great Mother of God ... to whose service they consecrated themselves with such abundant proofs of devotion, that the kingdom itself acquired the singular and highly honourable title of 'Mary's Dowry.'"[16]
See also
- Catholic Church in England and Wales
- Catholic Mariology
- Our Lady of Walsingham
- Our Lady of Westminster
- Patron saint
References
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- ^ Morris, John; Smith, Sydney (1896), Historical Papers, Catholic Truth Society, p. 157.