Marian devotion
Marian Advocations of Uzbekistan
Catholic Faith on the Silk Road
Uzbekistan is a predominantly Muslim country with a small Catholic community, mainly of Polish, German and Korean 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 Taskent is the main church of the diocese of Taskent. It was built in 2000 and is the center of Catholic life in Uzbekistan.
Our Lady of Czestochowa
The Polish deportees brought to Uzbekistan devotion to the Virgen Negra de Częstochowawhich is especially venerated by Catholics of Polish origin in Samarkand other cities.
Important churches
Among the most important Catholic churches in Uzbekistan are the Church of the Immaculate Conception (Taskent), the Parish of San stanislao (Samarkand) and the Parish of San José (Bujara).
Popular devotions
The main devotions include the community rosary, the novenas to the Virgin, the celebration of the month of May and the pilgrimages to Taskent.
Current situation
The Catholic Church is growing slowly in Uzbekistan. There is religious freedom, but with regulations. 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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