Mary Help of Christians is a Catholic title of the Blessed Virgin Mary, based on a devotion now associated with a feast day of the General Roman Calendar on 24 May. John Chrysostom was the first to describe this title, in 345 AD. Don Bosco also propagated the devotion. It is associated with the defense of Christian Europe, North Africa and the Middle East from non-Christians during the Middle Ages.
Christian feast day: Mary, Help of Christians
On May 24, in the year 0, Christian feast day: Mary, Help of Christians. This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of May 24, one of 392 recorded events on this date across all of history.
Key Facts
- This event took place on May 24, 0 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Holidays event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 15 March 2026.
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