Maria auxiliadora

“Auxiliadora’s name” was given and in 1030 the Virgin Mary, in Ukraine (Russia), has released this region of the invasion of the pagan tribes. Since then Ukraine iscelebrated every year the feast of Mary Help of October 1.

There is evidence that by the year 1558 and included in the litany is used to recite in the sanctuary of Loreto Italy.It's called "Auxiliadora" because it brings a substantial "aid" of God.

The title of "Mary Help of Christians," says Mary's mediation on humanity.

Mother of theRedeemer, for strength and merit of redemption, she is aided humanity in need of redemption is also that of each individual, because it is the spiritual Mother of all.

MaríaAuxiliadora Don Bosco (1862)

Maria Auxiliadora chases Don Bosco. Born in 1815, when it was first celebrated liturgically the feast of Mary Help of Christians. Not far fromhis birthplace in Morens, there is a chapel dedicated to Mary Help of Christians. In Turin found that patronage in the church of San Francisco de Paula was an image and apartnership in his honor, inspired by an existing one in Munich.

In 1848 are already placed on the desk of Don Bosco some pictures with the title "Help of Christians." But itwill be exactly in 1862, Don Bosco full maturity, when Marian makes final option. Salesian Youth Tells John Cagliero:

"Madonna wants the honor with the title of Help ofChristians, the times are tough and we need the Virgin to help us preserve and defend the Christian faith."

In 1863, not without serious difficulties, Don Bosco began theconstruction of the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians today with only a capital of forty cents. Five years later on June 9, 1868 was consecrated the temple and over.