Our Lady of Loreto
Our Lady of Loreto is a Catholic Marian devotion centered on the tradition of the Holy House of the Virgin Mary, miraculously transported from Nazareth to Loreto, Italy, by angels in the 13th century. It is an important pilgrimage site, where the house of the Holy Family is venerated, and is the patron saint of aviation, proclaimed as such by Pope Benedict XV, with her feast day commemorated on December 10.
The Holy House: It is believed that the house where Jesus, Mary, and Joseph lived in Nazareth was transported by angels to Loreto, Italy, to protect it from the dangers of the Holy Land.
The Sanctuary: Today, the house is housed within a large basilica in Loreto, Italy, which is one of the largest Marian shrines in Europe, serving as a reminder of the faith and love of the Virgin Mary.
Patron Saint of Aviation: Due to the legend of the Holy House's "flight," Pope Benedict XV named her the Universal Patron Saint of Air Travelers in 1920, a title especially celebrated by pilots and aviation personnel.
Feast Day: The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Loreto every December 10, the day commemorating the translation of the house.
In the Americas: There is an important Mission of Our Lady of Loreto in Baja California Sur, Mexico, founded by the Jesuits, considered the "mother of all the missions of the Californias."
Devotion to Our Lady of Loreto centers on the humility and home of the Holy Family, and her connection to aviation makes her a relevant figure for those who travel by air, with chapels dedicated to her throughout the world.
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