Marian devotion
Marian calls from Afghanistan
Catholic faith in conflict land
Afghanistan is one of the most difficult countries for Catholic practice. The Catholic Church has no established presence, but the small community of faithful keeps alive their devotion to the Virgin Mary in the clandestine.
Main data
Our Lady of Peace
In Afghanistan, devotion to Our Lady of Peace It is a source of hope for the small Catholic community. The faithful seek the protection of the Virgin in a context of conflict and persecution.
clandestine returns
Catholic practice is clandestine in Afghanistan. The faithful pray the Rosary in private, make novies to the Virgin and celebrate the Marian parties in secret. Faith is an act of courage and witness.
Current situation
There is no Catholic church established in Afghanistan. The Catholic community is virtually non-existent and religious freedom is very limited. However, the few Catholics who reside in the country keep their devotion to the Virgin Mary alive.
A flower for the Virgin
It offers a simple prayer to this advocation. Pray a Hail Mary for this country and for the peace of the world.
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