Marian devotion
Marian advocacy of Nepal
Catholic faith in the land of Buddha
Nepal is a predominantly Hindu country with a small Catholic community, mainly from the Dalit Caste. The Catholic Church has a limited but significant presence.
Main data
Our Lady of the Rosary
The Nepali Catholic community has developed a strong devotion to Rosary. The Cathedral of Santa Maria in Kathmandu is the center of this devotion. Lumbini, the place of birth of Buddha, is also a place of Christian pilgrimage.
Our Lady of Peace
In Pokhara, the Catholic community has developed a strong devotion to the Virgin of Peace. The Church of Peace is an important center of prayer.
Popular devotions
The main devotions include the community rosary, the ninth to the Virgin and the celebration of May.
Current situation
The Catholic Church is growing slowly in Nepal. There is religious freedom and the Catholic community is small but active.
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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