Marian devotion
Our Lady of Baku
Baku, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani Catholics venerate the Virgin Mary in the country's capital.
In Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, the small Catholic community venerates the Virgin Mary. Polish and German missionaries established the devotion during the Soviet era.
Faith in Muslim Land
Azerbaijan is a predominantly Muslim country. Catholics are an extremely small minority, but their faith is profound. The Virgin Mary is their protector in this Muslim land.
Tradition holds that the Virgin Mary protects Azerbaijani Catholics, a courageous minority. The faithful pray the Rosary in their homes, knowing that the Virgin Mary hears them.
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