The Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major is honoured by the Church on 5 August 2026.
The liturgical calendar keeps this day as optional memorial, inviting the parish to remember this witness of faith with reverence.
Within the season of Ordinary Time, the witness of The Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major helps the faithful listen to Christ more deeply and respond with courage.
Use the Catholic sources below to read more about The Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major and keep the saint's story close to your daily prayer.