Our Lady of Loreto
Our Lady of Loreto is a title given to the Virgin Mary, associated with the Basilica of Loreto in Italy. This basilica is believed to house the Holy House, a shrine that is said to be the home where Mary lived and received the Annunciation from the Angel Gabriel. The house is thought to have been miraculously transported from Nazareth to Loreto in the 13th century.
The devotion to Our Lady of Loreto emphasizes her role as the mother of Jesus and a symbol of faith. The feast day is celebrated on December 10, and she is recognized as the patroness of aviators and air travel. Pilgrimages to the basilica attract many visitors seeking spiritual connection and healing.