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Christian feast day: Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary Major (Catholic Church)

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Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary Major (Catholic Church) from August 5, null

Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major

Feast day in the General Roman Calendar of the Catholic Church

The Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary Major is a feast day in the General Roman Calendar of the Catholic Church, optionally celebrated annually on 5 August with the rank of memorial.
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Catholic Church

Christian church based in Rome

The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with 1.27 to 1.41 billion baptized Catholics worldwide as of 2025. It is among the world's oldest and largest international institutions and has played a prominent role in the history…
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