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A patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a form of spiritual protection attributed to Mary, mother of Jesus, in favor of some occupations, activities, religious orders, congregations, dioceses, and geographic locations.

Occupations and activities

Virgin Mary, venerated as the patron saint of bicyclists, near Leintz-Gatzaga in the Basque Country

The Blessed Virgin is cited as the patroness of all humanity. However, certain occupations and activities are more closely associated with her protection.

Dioceses claiming Mary as patroness

Places

See also: Patronages of the Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of the Pillar

A large number of countries, places and groups claim the Blessed Virgin Mary as a patroness, though usually under a specific title or apparition while only a select few retains its patronage by Pontifical decree from Rome.

Africa

Asia

Statue of Our Lady of Lebanon or Notre Dame du Liban
Our Lady of Peñafrancia in Naga City, Philippines
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Our Lady Help of Christians
Our Lady of Westminster

The Americas

Virgen de la Providencia in the Cathedral of San Juan

Caribbean

Central America

North America

South America

Australia / Oceania

Europe

Outer space

Religious groups

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See also

References

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