Why is Mary attached to May and October?

[Nelka]

How did it start out and which month was first?

Seeing that the Assumption is in August I would have thought August?

Is there a different reason for each of the two months?

Thanks.

 

[Della]

A quick Google search is all you need to answer your questions.

May: google.com/search?q=virgin+mary+and+month+of+may&gws_rd=ssl#spf=1.

October: google.com/search?q=virgin+mary+and+month+of+may&gws_rd=ssl#q=virgin+mary+and+month+of+october&spf=197.

 

[Bruised_Reed]

And here’s info on the other months of the year. Days of the week are also dedicated.

 

[friardchips]

How did it start out and which month was first?

Seeing that the Assumption is in August I would have thought August?

Is there a different reason for each of the two months?

Thanks.

Hi. Here is an accurate write-up on how early May was taken to be the month for Mary:

ncregister.com/blog/mfenelon/why-is-may-the-month-of-mary

*'In medieval times, similar customs abounded, all centering around the practice of expelling winter, as May 1 was considered the start of new growth.

During this period, the tradition of Tricesimum, or “Thirty-Day Devotion to Mary,” came into being. Also called, “Lady Month,” the event was held from August 15-September 14 and is still observed in some areas.

**The idea of a month dedicated specifically to Mary can be traced back to baroque times. Although it wasn’t always held during May, Mary Month included thirty daily spiritual exercises honoring Mary.

It was in this era that Mary’s Month and May were combined**, making May the Month of Mary with special devotions organized on each day throughout the month. This custom became especially widespread during the nineteenth century and remains in practice until today.’*

Also:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_devotions_to_the_Blessed_Virgin_Mary

‘Cantigas de Santa Maria’ - this music is wonderful, btw.

 

[Nelka]

Thanks.