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Loreto, Holy House of

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

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So-called from the tradition that the house, wherein the Holy Family dwelt at Nazareth, was transported by angels to the city of Loreto, Italy. The Holy House is now encased by a large imposing basilica. It has been one of the famous shrines of the Blessed Virgin from the 13th century to the present day. The Feast of the Translation of the Holy House of Loreto is celebrated December 10,.

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Entry for 'Loreto, Holy House of'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​l/loreto-holy-house-of.html. 1910.
 
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