Mergelд—s Marijos Litanija Today

In 1587 , Pope Sixtus V officially approved the text, which soon spread throughout Christendom as a "spiritual portrait" of Mary.

The story of the (Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary) is a journey from medieval Europe to the heart of Lithuanian spirituality, where it remains a central pillar of communal and private prayer. Origins and Global History MergelД—s Marijos litanija

Though deeply embedded in Lithuanian culture, this litany—often called the —originated at the shrine of the Holy House in Loreto, Italy. In 1587 , Pope Sixtus V officially approved