Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Mary’s holy and immaculate conception, by Francisco Rizi,Museo del Prado, 17th-century, Oil on canvas. Observed by Roman Catholic Church Significance Belief in the most pure and sinless conception of the Blessed Virgin Marywithout Original Sin Celebrations Festive pageantry, grand fireworks, cultural dancing religious and military processions, ethnic food and costumes Observances Mass and other liturgical…
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