Blessed Virgin Mary
A source of comfort for family life, tenderness, trust in God, and contemplative prayer.
- Feast day: January 1 and other Marian feasts
- Life and era: 1st century; Nazareth, Judea, and the Gospel world
- Role in the Church: Mother of Jesus and model of discipleship
- Common titles: Mother of God, Virgin Mary, Model disciple
- Often asked for: motherhood, peace, trust
When is Blessed Virgin Mary's feast day?
Blessed Virgin Mary's feast day is January 1 and other Marian feasts.
For a broader explanation of how feast days work in Catholic life, read the feast day guide.
Biography and witness
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is honored in the Gospels for her humble acceptance of God's call, her faith at the Annunciation, her presence at key moments in Christ's life, and her fidelity at the Cross. Catholic devotion remembers her as the Blessed Virgin Mary and honors many Marian feasts throughout the year, with January 1 celebrating Mary, Mother of God in the Roman calendar.
Why Catholics remember Blessed Virgin Mary
The Blessed Virgin Mary is known for her fiat at the Annunciation, her presence in the life of Christ, and her enduring faith through joy and sorrow.
What is Blessed Virgin Mary the patron saint of?
Blessed Virgin Mary is often associated with motherhood, peace, trust.
Why people ask for the intercession of Blessed Virgin Mary
People turn to the Blessed Virgin Mary for trust in uncertainty, peace in family life, and help in learning faithful surrender to God.
Common situations
- family stress
- wanting peace in uncertainty
- growing in prayerful trust
Short prayer
Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for me when I need peace, tenderness, and trust in God.