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5th AUGUST: OUR LADY OF THE SNOW
“Dedicatio Sanctæ Mariæ ad Nives” is celebrated on #Aug5 to commemorate the dedication of the church of Santa Maria Maggiore on the Esquiline Hill in Rome. The church was originally built by Pope Liberius (352-366). #DedicationOfStMaryMajor
“Dedicatio Sanctæ Mariæ ad Nives” is celebrated on #Aug5 to commemorate the dedication of the church of Santa Maria Maggiore on the Esquiline Hill in Rome. The church was originally built by Pope Liberius (352-366). #DedicationOfStMaryMajor
2. The appellation "ad Nives"
(of the snow) originated later, as did also the legend which gave this name to the church:
During the pontificate of Liberius, the Roman patrician John and his wife, who were without heirs, made a vow to donate their possessions to Our Lady.
(of the snow) originated later, as did also the legend which gave this name to the church:
During the pontificate of Liberius, the Roman patrician John and his wife, who were without heirs, made a vow to donate their possessions to Our Lady.
3. They prayed that she might make known to them in what manner they were to dispose of their property in her honour.
On 5 August, during the night, snow fell on the summit of the Esquiline Hill and, in obedience to a vision which they had the same night,
#SantaMariaMaggiore
On 5 August, during the night, snow fell on the summit of the Esquiline Hill and, in obedience to a vision which they had the same night,
#SantaMariaMaggiore
