Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption

Advocación mariana de Rabat (Archidiócesis de Rabat)
Recognized by the Church

It is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Rabat, dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption, in Rabat, Morocco. The Catholic Church in Morocco is organized into two archdioceses, Rabat and Tangier, both with a Marian cathedral. Detailed historical documentation is not readily available.

Main data

Origin and history

It is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Rabat, dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption, in Rabat, Morocco. The Catholic Church in Morocco is organized into two archdioceses, Rabat and Tangier, both with a Marian cathedral. Detailed historical documentation is not readily available.

The image and the sanctuary

There is no description of a specific titular image nor details of the sanctuary beyond its status as a diocesan cathedral.

Sponsorship and coronation

It is not available.

Party and devotion

The Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is celebrated on August 15 (universal calendar). As the cathedral of the archdiocese, it is the center of liturgical and devotional life for the small Catholic community of Rabat.

Link to the Rosary

The Assumption is the fourth glorious mystery of the Rosary, which contemplates Mary being taken up, body and soul, into the glory of heaven. Praying the Rosary under this title is to accompany the Mother in her final entrance to be with her Son. Contemplating it inspires hope in the resurrection.