Our Lady of Most Holy Rosary

"Our Lady of Most Holy Rosary" is a Catholic title for the Virgin Mary, celebrated on the feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary on October 7. This title is linked to the Battle of Lepanto in 1571, where a Christian victory was attributed to the intercession of Mary and the praying of the rosary. The title also reflects the importance of the rosary prayer itself, which is a way to meditate on the lives of Jesus and Mary, and a practice encouraged by apparitions of Mary, such as at Fatima and Lourdes. Feast Day: The feast day for Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated on October 7. Historical Significance: The feast was instituted by Pope Pius V in gratitude for the Christian victory over the Ottoman fleet at the Battle of Lepanto on October 7, 1571. The Pope credited the victory to the intercession of Mary and the praying of the rosary. Prayer: The rosary is a Catholic prayer that involves reciting the Our Father and Hail Mary prayers while meditating on the mysteries of the lives of Jesus and Mary. Encouragement: Mary is said to have encouraged the praying of the rosary in her apparitions, notably at Fatima and Lourdes. Devotion: The title is a testament to the power of the rosary as a powerful prayer, a way to seek Mary's intercession, and a means of fostering peace in homes and in the world.