Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary

A patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a form of spiritual protection attributed to Mary, mother of Jesus, in favor of some occupations, activities, religious orders, congregations, dioceses, and geographic locations.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Occupations and activities
Virgin Mary, venerated as the patron saint of bicyclists, near Leintz-Gatzaga in the Basque Country

The Blessed Virgin is cited as the patroness of all humanity. However, certain occupations and activities are more closely associated with her protection.

Dioceses claiming Mary as patroness

Places
See also: Patronages of the Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of the Pillar

A large number of countries, places and groups claim the Blessed Virgin Mary as a patroness, though usually under a specific title or apparition while only a select few retains its patronage by Pontifical decree from Rome.

Africa

Asia
Statue of Our Lady of Lebanon or Notre Dame du Liban
Our Lady of Peñafrancia in Naga City, Philippines
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Our Lady Help of Christians
Our Lady of Westminster

The Americas
Virgen de la Providencia in the Cathedral of San Juan

Caribbean

Central America
  • El Salvador - Our Lady of Peace (Nuestra Seňora de la Paz)[17]
  • Honduras - Our Lady of Suyapa[20]
  • Nicaragua - Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception of El Viejo[20]
  • Panama - Our Lady of La Antigua

North America

South America

Australia / Oceania

Europe

Outer space

Religious groups
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References
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