Our Lady of the Assumption

Marian advocation of no (National)
Recognized by the Church

In Saint Lucia there appears the advocation of Our Lady of the Assumption in repertories of Caribbean parishes, although public information is very limited. The specific location is not clear. The strong French presence on the island before moving to British rule makes a French colonial origin credible, but the dates of foundation or headline changes do not consist of verifiable sources.

Main data

Origin and history

In Saint Lucia there appears the advocation of Our Lady of the Assumption in repertories of Caribbean parishes, although public information is very limited. The specific location is not clear. The strong French presence on the island before moving to British rule makes a French colonial origin credible, but the dates of foundation or headline changes do not consist of verifiable sources.

The image and the sanctuary

There is no description of the headline image or the temple in accessible sources. The church under this title appears as an ordinary parish, not as a recognized Marian sanctuary.

Sponsorship and coronation

The Assumption of Mary is dogma defined by Pius XII in 1950. The local parish does not appear as a recognized sanctuary and does not contain canonical coronation.

Party and devotion

The patron feast is held on August 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The detailed local chronicles do not contain; in the Caribbean context it is a general custom to celebrate with solemn mass and community activities.

Link to the Rosary

The fourth glorious mystery of the Rosary contemplates precisely the Assumption of Mary to heaven in body and soul. To pray the Rosary under this advocation is to meditate on the glorious destiny to which the Virgin precedes all the faithful.