Marian devotion
The Virgin of Khiva
Khiva, Uzbekistan
In the walled city of Khiva, the Virgin Mary is venerated as the protector of travelers on the Silk Road.
The parish of Khiva
The Catholic parish of Khiva is one of the most important faith communities in Uzbekistan. Founded in the 19th century, the parish has served the Catholics of the region for generations.
The Virgin of the Wall
The image of Our Lady of the Wall is a wooden carving depicting the Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus, surrounded by walls and towers. Tradition says that the Virgin appeared to a guard of Khiva during a terrible siege of the city.
"The Virgin of the Wall protects those who live behind the city walls."
Ancient prayer of Khiva
O Mother of God, who protects those who live behind walls. You who guarded the inhabitants of Khiva during the sieges, intercede for us before your Son Jesus. May your walls protect us from all evil. Amen.
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