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Jul 11, 2019 · Why is England called the ‘Dowry of Mary’? Unique among all the nations, the Catholics of England have believed for centuries that their country is in a special sense the Dowry of Mary. The word ‘dowry’ (from the Latin dos, meaning ‘donation’, ‘gift’ or ‘endowment’) is commonly understood as the donation accompanying a bride ...
- Dedication of England Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic
- Our Lady and England
- Walsingham Shrine
- Behold The Dowry
On 25 March, Ireland, Spain and Portugal consecrated their countries and peoples to the Virgin Mary, seeking her protection during the pandemic. The re-dedication of England, however, has been in the planning since 2017. The event now takes on a new dimension as England and her people are once again dedicated to Our Lady amidst turmoil and uncertai...
The original dedication of England took place in 1381, when King Richard II made a series of “Entrustment vows” during a ceremony at Westminster Abbey. The country was in the midst of political uncertainty with the Peasants’ Revolt against landlords. The 14-year-old king turned to the Virgin Mary for her protection. English law at the time required...
The village of Walsingham in Norfolk, England, became a famous pilgrimage site after a rich widow, named Richeldis, received visions of the Virgin Mary- and the house of the Holy Family in Nazareth. Later, she built a replica of the house of Jesus, Mary and Joseph from Nazareth. The shrine was established in 1061 to serve as a perpetual reminder of...
This year’s re-dedication will be the latest in a series of consecrations made by the English Bishops in recent centuries, the first one was made at the request of Pope Leo XIII in 1893. The timeline of events started with the Solemnity of the Mother of God on 1 January, when Catholics in England were invited to prepare themselves by praying the Ro...
3 days ago · England has been known as Mary’s Dowry since Anglo-Saxon times. Successive kings and noblemen perpetuated the belief that this county was set apart for Our Lady for all time. Often when we think of a dowry we imagine a payment to a bride or her family before her wedding but the term derives from the Latin word “Dos”, meaning gift or donation.
The first dedication was made by King Richard II in Westminster Abbey as he sought the protection of Our Lady in the face of great political turmoil. At this point, England received the title ‘Mary’s Dowry’; meaning that England was ‘set aside’ as a gift, a dowry, for Our Lady under her guidance and protection.
Where does the expression ‘Mary’s Dowry’ come from, and what does it even mean?In this video I look at the mediaeval roots of our bishops' 2020 Rededication ...
Mar 29, 2020 · In an interview with Vatican News, The Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, explained how the planned rededication of England as Mary’s dowry will go ahead, despite the restrictions on British society. Churches across Britain have closed, in line with medical advice, so as to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Read also.
