Marian devotion
Cathedral of Saint Mary, Queen of Peace
Advocación mariana de Geita (Diócesis de Geita)
✔ Recognized by the Church
It is the cathedral of the Diocese of Geita, dedicated to Saint Mary, Queen of Peace, in Geita, Tanzania, in the ecclesiastical province of Mwanza. The diocese was erected in 1984. No further detailed historical documentation is available.
Main data
Origin and history
It is the cathedral of the Diocese of Geita, dedicated to Saint Mary, Queen of Peace, in Geita, Tanzania, in the ecclesiastical province of Mwanza. The diocese was erected in 1984. No further detailed historical documentation is available.
The image and the sanctuary
No description of the image is available. In February 2023, the cathedral was desecrated, with damage to the tabernacle, the altar, and several images; the bishop temporarily suspended celebrations to carry out a solemn act of reparation.
Patronage and coronation
It is the cathedral of the Diocese of Geita. There is no record of a canonical coronation.
Celebration and devotion
The title Mary, Queen of Peace, is linked to the commemoration of Saint Mary Queen (August 22). Following the desecration of 2023, the people's response with vigils and adoration strengthened Eucharistic and Marian devotion surrounding the cathedral.
Link with the Rosary
The Rosary, a prayer for peace, is addressed to Mary as Queen who intercedes for her children. Under the title of Queen of Peace, the cathedral of Geita invites everyone to turn to the Rosary to implore peace and reparation.
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