Rosa Mystica
| Rosa Mystica Mystical Rose – Mother of the Church | |
|---|---|
The statue of Virgin Mary under the title of Mystical Rose enshrined within the chapel of Montichiari-Fontanelle (Italy) apparitions | |
| Location | Montichiari and Fontanelle, Italy |
| Date | 1947–1966 |
| Witness | Pierina Gilli |
| Type | Marian apparition |
| Shrine | Sanctuary of Mystical Rose – Mother of the Church |
| Attributes | The Blessed Virgin Mary featuring three swords, or three roses in red, white and yellow. |
| Feast day | July 13 (feast day) December 8 (at noon, the so-called "Hour of Universal Grace") |
Rosa Mystica (or Mystical Rose) is a poetic title of Mary. One form of Marian devotion is invoking Virgin Mary's prayers by calling upon her using a litany of diverse titles, and the title 'Mystical Rose' is found in the Litany of Loreto. It is also a Catholic title of Our Lady based on the Marian apparitions reported between 1947 and 1966 by Pierina Gilli at Montichiari and Fontanelle, in Italy.