Marian devotion
Marian Advocations of Azerbaijan
Catholic Faith in the Caucasus
Azerbaijan is a predominantly Shia Muslim country with a small Catholic community, mainly of Polish, German and Ukrainian origin. The Catholic Church has a limited but growing presence.
Main data
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
La Church of the Immaculate Conception in Baku is the main church of the diocese of Baku. It was built in 2008 and is the center of Catholic life in Azerbaijan.
Popular devotions
The main devotions include the community rosary, the ninth to the Virgin and the celebration of May. The Catholic community is small but active.
Current situation
The Catholic Church is growing slowly in Azerbaijan. There is religious freedom, but with regulations. The Catholic community is small but active and relations with the authorities are cordial.
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.
Pray Hail MaryIs the advocation of the Virgin Mary of your people missing?
Si no encuentras la advocación mariana de tu ciudad o pueblo, cuéntanosla: la investigaremos para ubicarla y darla a conocer en este mapa del amor de la Madre por el mundo.
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