Immaculate Conception

The Immaculate Conception is the belief that the Virgin Mary was free of original sin from the moment of her conception. First debated by medieval theologians, it proved so... Wikipedia

  • Major shrine:  Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
  • Feast:  December 8 (Roman Rite), December 9 (Byzantine Rite), August 13 (Alexandrian Rite)
  • Attributes:  Crescent moon, halo of twelve stars, blue robe, putti, serpent underfoot, Assumption into heaven
  • Patronage:  See Patronages of the Immaculate Conception
  • Data source:  DuckDuckGo