Our Lady of Loreto

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The title Our Lady of Loreto refers to the Holy House of Loreto, the house in which Mary was born, and where the Annunciation occurred, and to an ancient statue of Our Lady which is found there. Tradition says that a band of angels scooped up the little house from the Holy Land, and transported it first to Tersato, Dalmatia in 1291, Reananti in 1294, and finally to Loreto, Italy where it has been for centuries. It was this flight that led to her patronage of people involved in aviation, and the long life of the house that has led to the patronage of builders, construction workers, etc. It is the first shrine of international renown dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, and has been known as a Marian center for centuries. Popes have always held the Shrine of Loreto in special esteem, and it is under their direct authority and protection.
Patronage
air crews
aircraft pilots
Argentinian Air Force
aviation
aviation
aviators
Belgian air crews
builders
construction workers
flyers
flying
Italy
Loreto, Italy
Spanish air crews
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Additional Information
Catholic Encyclopedia: Litany of Loreto
Catholic Encyclopedia: Holy House of Loreto
Holy House of Loreto, by Sister Katherine Maria, M.I.C.M.
International Marian Research Institute: patronage of aviators
International Marian Research Institute: the Holy House
Litany of Loreto
Litany of Loreto
New Catholic Dictionary
Saints.SQPN.com: Blessed Virgin Mary
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