Marian devotion
The Virgin of Assumption in Chad
Chad
Chadian Catholics venerate the Virgin of the Assumption as the protector of the country.
In Chad, the Feast of the Assumption (August 15) is one of the most celebrated. Chadian Catholics venerate the Virgin of the Assumption as the protector of the country.
The Feast of the Assumption
Every August 15, Chadian Catholics celebrate the Assumption of the Virgin Mary with traditional processions, songs and dances. The party is a moment of unity for the Catholic community.
Tradition tells that the Virgin of the Assumption protected Chad during the droughts that struck the country. The faithful attribute the rain to the intercession of the Virgin.
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