Marian devotion
The Virgin of Pärnu
Pärnu, Estonia
In the coastal city of Pärnu, the Virgin Mary is venerated as the protector of fishermen and sailors.
The Church of the Virgin Mary
The Church of the Virgin Mary in Pärnu was built in the 19th century by the town's Catholic community. The church houses an image of the Virgin Mary that has been venerated by generations of fishermen and sailors.
Our Lady of the Baltic
The image of Our Lady of the Baltic is a painting depicting the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus, standing on a boat surrounded by waves. Tradition says that the Virgin appeared to a group of fishermen who were about to perish in a storm in the Gulf of Riga.
"The Virgin of the Baltic does not allow her children to be lost in the waters of the north."
Miracles attributed
The faithful of Pärnu recount numerous miracles attributed to the intercession of the Virgin of the Baltic:
- Saving fishermen in danger of shipwreck
- Cures for sea-related illnesses
- Protection during storms
- Spiritual guidance in times of confusion
Prayer
O Virgin of the Baltic, protector of the fishermen of Pärnu. You who saved your children from the turbulent waters of the Gulf of Riga, intercede for us before your Son Jesus. Guide us on the path of life and protect us from all danger. Amen.
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