MARIAN_TITLE
Our Lady Help of Christians
A title of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mary invoked as the help and defense of the Christian people, a title given fresh prominence by Saint John Bosco, who made it the patronal title of his Salesian work.
origin
The invocation 'Auxilium Christianorum' was honored after the victory of Lepanto in 1571 and confirmed by Pope Pius VII, who established the feast on May 24 in thanksgiving for the Church's deliverance.
theological Significance
The title proclaims Mary's powerful intercession on behalf of the Church in times of trial and her role as protectress of Christians.
feast Day
05-24