Information about Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Conception
Significance:
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the solemn belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is one of the most important Marian feasts celebrated in the liturgical calendar of the Roman Catholic Church.
Type:
Christianity
Celebrations:
Festive pageantry; fireworks
Observed by:
Catholic Church
Location:
World
Initiator:
Catholic Church
Start year:
9th Century
Date origin:
December 8 is nine months before the feast of the Nativity of Mary, which is celebrated on September 8.
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