Marian devotion
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Consolation
Marian Invocation of Nairobi (Archdiocese of Nairobi)
Recognized by the Church
It is a parish shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Consolation, located in the Westlands neighborhood of Nairobi, Kenya, and belongs to the Archdiocese of Nairobi. It is linked to the missionary presence of the Consolata Fathers, which was widespread in Kenya. Detailed historical documentation is not readily available.
Main data
Origin and history
It is a parish shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Consolation, located in the Westlands neighborhood of Nairobi, Kenya, and belongs to the Archdiocese of Nairobi. It is linked to the missionary presence of the Consolata Fathers, which was widespread in Kenya. Detailed historical documentation is not readily available.
The image and the sanctuary
It is well known in Nairobi for the intense Marian devotion cultivated there. No accounts of specific miracles appear in the available sources.
Sponsorship and coronation
It is not available.
Party and devotion
The feast of Our Lady of Consolation is celebrated on June 20. The sanctuary is a center of devotion to Mary as the Mother who consoles, characteristic of the charism of the Consolata Missionaries.
Link to the Rosary
In this Marian shrine in Nairobi, the Rosary is a daily prayer for the faithful who come to Our Lady of Consolation. To contemplate its mysteries is to allow oneself to be consoled by the Mother amidst life's trials. Mary leads, decade by decade, to the heart of her Son.
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