Day of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows
September 15, Monday

History of the holiday
The holiday dates back to the Middle Ages, when the Catholic Church paid special attention to prayers about Mary's sufferings and her role in the salvation of humanity. In 1913, Pope Pius X officially included the Day of Our Lady of Sorrows in the liturgical calendar. The day helps believers reflect on the tragedy and sacrifice that humanity has gone through and strengthens their spiritual connection with the Mother of God.
Goals and objectives
* Honoring the Virgin Mary and her sufferings.
* Reflecting on spiritual and moral values.
* Strengthening faith and prayer life among Catholics.
* Supporting the spiritual unity of the community and believers.
How it is celebrated
On this day, special services and masses are held in Catholic churches. Believers recite prayers, especially the Seven Sorrows of Mary, and may participate in processions symbolically remembering the sufferings of the Virgin Mary. In some countries, spiritual meetings, discussions, and catechism classes are organized to understand Mary’s role in the salvation of humanity. In families and religious communities, this day is often accompanied by charitable activities and spiritual reflections.
Day of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows in other years
- 2021 September 15, Wednesday
- 2022 September 15, Thursday
- 2023 September 15, Friday
- 2024 September 15, Sunday
- 2026 September 15, Tuesday
Day of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows in other countries
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Belize
- Brazil
- CAR
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Denmark
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- East Timor
- France
- Germany
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Martinique
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Lucia
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Slovakia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Vatican
- Venezuela