Our Lady of Sorrows

Memorial

• 15 September

Also known as

• Beata Maria Virgo Perdolens
• Beata Vergine Addolorata
• Dolorosa
• Maria Santissima Addolorata
• Mater Dolorosa
• Mother of Sorrows
• Our Lady of the Seven Dolours
• Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows
• Sorrowful Mother

Profile

Names by which the Blessed Virgin Mary is referred to in relation to sorrows in her life

• The Prophecy of Simeon over the Infant Jesus (Luke 2:34)
• The Flight into Egypt of the Holy Family (Matthew 2:13)
• The Loss of the Child Jesus for Three Days (Luke 2:43)
• The Meeting of Jesus and Mary along the Way of the Cross (Luke 23:26)
• The Crucifixion, where Mary stands at the foot of the cross (John 19:25)
• The Descent from the Cross, where Mary receives the dead body of Jesus in her arms (Matthew 27:57)
• The Burial of Jesus (John 19:40)

Patronage

• Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers
• Brivio, Italy
• Castellazzo Bormida, Italy
• Costigliole d’Asti, Italy
• Congregation of the Holy Cross
• Dolores, Quezon, Philippines
• Mississippi, USA
• Mola di Bari, Italy
• Molise, Italy
• Pettorazza Grimani, Italy
• Postua, Italy
• San Andres, Catanduanes, Philippines
• San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines
• San Giorgio di Nogaro, Italy
• Slovakia
• Tornimparte, Italy

Representation

• heart surrounded by a wreath of roses and transfixed by a sword
• heart with seven swords, emblematic of the Seven Sorrows

Images

• Gallery of Images of Our Lady of Sorrows

Storefront

• medals and pendants

MLA Citation

• “Our Lady of Sorrows“. Saints.SQPN.com. 12 April 2013. Web. 22 May 2013. <>