St. Mary of the Snows

St. Mary of the Snows, also known as Our Lady of the Snows, is a title for the Virgin Mary, associated with a miraculous event believed to have occurred in 358 AD in Rome. According to tradition, Pope Liberius received a vision instructing him to build a church on a spot that would be covered in snow. This led to the construction of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. The feast day, celebrated on August 5, commemorates this event and celebrates Mary as a mother and protector. The title emphasizes her significance in Christian devotion and history.