Marian Persecutions

The Marian Persecutions refer to the acts of oppression against followers of Marian devotion within the Catholic Church, particularly during times when certain Marian practices or appearances were viewed with suspicion or regarded as heretical. Historically, these persecutions targeted individuals and groups who promoted or believed in specific Marian visions or devotions that conflicted with official church doctrines, leading to punishments such as imprisonment or excommunication. They highlight tensions between popular religious expressions and church authorities' attempts to maintain doctrinal control, reflecting broader struggles over religious doctrine and practice within Catholic history.