June 2025 Marian Days
June Days Honoring Our Blessed Mother
June 1 - Our Lady of the Star, Aquileia, Italy (15th Century) This devotion honors Mary as the guiding star for faithful souls, a beacon of hope leading us through life's darkness toward her Son.
June 2 - Our Lady of Edessa, Asia Minor (400) Commemorating the miraculous statue that spoke to St. Alexis, this ancient devotion reminds us that Mary continues to communicate God's love to those who seek her intercession.
June 3 - Our Lady of Sasopoli, Italy (14th Century) A medieval devotion that flourished during times of plague and hardship, showing Mary's maternal care for her children in their greatest needs.
June 4 - Our Lady of the Hill, Lombardy, Italy (4th Century) One of the earliest Marian shrines, this ancient devotion testifies to Mary's role as protector and refuge from Christianity's earliest days.
June 5 - Our Lady of Haut, Hainault, France (1428) Emerging during the late medieval period, this devotion celebrates Mary's power to bring peace and healing to troubled communities.
June 6 - Institution of the Nuns of the Visitation of Our Lady by St. Francis de Sales (1610) This marks the founding of a religious order dedicated to contemplating Mary's visit to Elizabeth, emphasizing her humility and service to others.
June 7 - Our Lady of Marienthal, Germany (13th Century) A German devotion that highlights Mary's role as the valley of grace where God's mercy flows abundantly to all who seek her.
June 8 - Our Lady of Alexandria, Egypt (4th Century) An ancient Egyptian devotion that shows how Mary's veneration spread throughout the early Christian world, bringing comfort to diverse cultures.
June 9 - Our Lady of Mentorello, Italy / Our Lady of Ligny, Lorraine, France These twin devotions remind us that Mary's love transcends borders, appearing to console and guide her children across different lands.
June 10 - Our Lady of Cranganor, India (52) Legend holds that one of the Magi built this church, making it one of the world's oldest Marian shrines and showing Mary's universal motherhood from Christianity's earliest days.
June 11 - Our Lady of Esquernes, Flanders (1162) A medieval Flemish devotion that grew from the people's deep love for Mary during times of political and social upheaval.
June 12 - Apparition of Our Lady to St. Herman, France (13th Century) This private revelation to a holy monk demonstrates Mary's special care for those dedicated to religious life and contemplation.
June 13 - Dedication of the Church of Our Lady of Sichem, Belgium (1604) The formal dedication of this church represents the institutional Church's recognition of popular Marian devotion.
June 14 - Our Lady of Arras, France (371) One of the oldest recorded Marian devotions in France, showing Mary's early and enduring presence in Gallic Christianity.
June 15 - Foundation of Our Lady of the Feuillants, Toulouse, France (1145) / Our Lady of the Taper, England (12th Century) These medieval foundations show Mary's role in monastic renewal and her association with the light of faith that burns steadily in darkness.
June 16 - Our Lady of Aix la Chapelle, Germany (804) Connected to Charlemagne's court, this devotion links Mary to the preservation and spread of Christian civilization in Europe.
June 17 - Our Lady of the Forest, Brittany, France (1419) Appearing in nature's sanctuary, Mary shows herself as the bridge between creation and Creator, inviting us to find God in all things.
June 18 - Appearance of Our Lady to St. Agnes of Montepulciano, Italy This mystical encounter with a holy Dominican sister emphasizes Mary's special care for contemplative souls and her role in spiritual formation.
June 19 - Our Lady of Monte Senario, Florence, Italy (1240) Connected to the founding of the Servite Order, this devotion celebrates Mary's sorrows and her participation in Christ's redemptive suffering.
June 20 - Our Lady of Consolation, Luxembourg (1624) This title speaks directly to Mary's maternal mission - to console the afflicted and bring comfort to all who suffer. As Our Lady of Consolation, Mary demonstrates her special care for those experiencing grief, loss, or despair. The faithful of Luxembourg have long turned to her for strength during difficult times, and this devotion reminds us that no sorrow is too small for Mary's attention, no burden too heavy for her to help us bear.
June 21 - Our Lady of Matarieh at Grand Cairo, Egypt This ancient Egyptian shrine connects Mary to the Holy Family's flight into Egypt, honoring her as the mother who protected the Christ child in exile.
June 22 - Our Lady of Narni, Italy (15th Century) The speaking statue that addressed Blessed Lucy demonstrates Mary's continued active presence in the lives of the faithful, especially the mystics and saints.
June 23 - Our Lady Justinienne at Carthage (6th Century) This North African devotion shows Mary's protection over the early Christian communities facing persecution and cultural challenges.
June 24 - Our Lady of Clos Evrard, Trier, Germany (1449) A late medieval German devotion that arose during times of social change, showing Mary's constancy amid the uncertainties of human history.
June 25 - Divine Motherhood of Our Lady, declared at the Council of Ephesus (431) This is perhaps the most theologically significant day of June, commemorating the Church's solemn declaration that Mary is truly Theotokos - the God-bearer. At Ephesus, the Church definitively proclaimed that Mary is the Mother of God, not merely the mother of Christ's human nature. This dogmatic definition protects both Mary's dignity and the mystery of the Incarnation itself. It affirms that the child in Mary's womb was truly God made man, and therefore Mary's divine motherhood makes her the highest of all creatures, worthy of veneration above all saints and angels.
June 26 - Our Lady of Meliapore, East Indies (1542) This devotion shows Mary's maternal care extending to the ends of the earth, accompanying missionaries and new Christian communities in distant lands.
June 27 - Our Lady of Perpetual Help (13th Century) / Our Lady of the Dorade, Toulouse, France Our Lady of Perpetual Help represents one of the most beloved Marian devotions worldwide. The ancient icon, venerated since the 13th century, depicts Mary holding the Christ child while angels present the instruments of His future passion. This image beautifully captures Mary's role as our perpetual helper - she who intercedes for us constantly, bringing our needs to her Son with unfailing maternal love. The devotion teaches us that Mary's help is not occasional but continuous, available to us at every moment of our lives, especially in our greatest trials.
June 28 - Institution of the Angelus of Our Lady, Europe (1456) This marks the formal establishment of one of Christianity's most cherished prayers. The Angelus recalls the Annunciation three times daily, inviting all Christians to pause and remember the moment when "the Word became flesh." Through this prayer, instituted across Europe in 1456, the faithful join with Mary in her "yes" to God's will. The Angelus bell calling people to prayer has sanctified countless ordinary moments, transforming daily work into worship and reminding us that Mary's openness to God's plan changed the course of human history.
June 29 - Our Lady of Buglose, France (1634) A 17th-century devotion that arose during the Catholic Counter-Reformation, emphasizing Mary's role in the Church's renewal and evangelization.
June 30 - Our Lady of Calais, France (1347)
This devotion emerged during the Hundred Years' War, showing Mary as protector of cities and nations during times of conflict and uncertainty.
Prayer for June
Loving Mother Mary, as we journey through the month of June, we honor you under the many beautiful titles by which your children have invoked you throughout the centuries. From the ancient shrines of Egypt and India to the medieval sanctuaries of Europe, you have shown yourself as our constant guide and protector. We thank you especially for your role as Our Lady of Consolation, bringing comfort to all who suffer, and for the Church's solemn declaration at Ephesus that you are truly the Mother of God, Theotokos, the God-bearer who gave flesh to the eternal Word. Help us to turn to you with the same trust that moved the faithful of Luxembourg, Germany, France, and Italy to build shrines in your honor and to seek your Perpetual Help in all their needs.
Sweet Mother, as we pray the Angelus throughout these June days, may we echo your perfect "yes" to God's will just as you spoke it at the Annunciation. From the Star of Aquileia to the forests of Brittany, from the hills of Lombardy to the streets of modern cities, your maternal love reaches every corner of creation. Grant that through all these devotions remembered in June, we may grow closer to your Son Jesus, following your example of humble service and complete surrender to the Father's plan. May the saints and mystics who received your apparitions and heard your voice intercede for us, that we too may be worthy of your guidance and protection. Lead us always to Jesus, O Mary, and help us to live as faithful children of our heavenly Father. Amen.
©2025 James Dacey Jr.
