Scapular of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
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The Scapular of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is a Roman Catholic devotional scapular.
This scapular originated in 1877 with the Sons of the lmmaculate Heart of Mary. It was sanctioned and endowed with indulgences by Pope Pius IX
in May 1877. The scapular was later approved by the Congregation of Rites in 1907 and assigned indulgences. The scapular is white and the front has an image burning heart of Mary, out of which grows a lily; the heart is encircled by a wreath of roses and pierced with a sword.
This scapular originated in 1877 with the Sons of the lmmaculate Heart of Mary. It was sanctioned and endowed with indulgences by Pope Pius IX
Pope Pius IX
Blessed Pope Pius IX , born Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti, was the longest-reigning elected Pope in the history of the Catholic Church, serving from 16 June 1846 until his death, a period of nearly 32 years. During his pontificate, he convened the First Vatican Council in 1869, which decreed papal...
in May 1877. The scapular was later approved by the Congregation of Rites in 1907 and assigned indulgences. The scapular is white and the front has an image burning heart of Mary, out of which grows a lily; the heart is encircled by a wreath of roses and pierced with a sword.
Sources
- Catholic Encyclopedia http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13508b.htm