Skip to content

The “Holy Wedding Ring” of the Virgin Mary

“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary, your bride, with you. For the child that is begotten in her is from the Holy Spirit.” 

These are the words of the Evangelist Matthew that narrate the moment of the marriage between Mary and Joseph. A feast that, since the 15th century, the Catholic Church has celebrated every year on January 23. 

According to a popular tradition, Joseph gave Our Lady a gold ring, known today as the “Holy Ring.” Following in the footsteps of tradition, the wedding ring that Joseph gave to Mary today is kept in a chapel in Perugia’s Cathedral of San Lorenzo. 

A tradition that still fascinates and increases popular devotion. 

Receive the most important news from EWTN Vatican via WhatsApp. It has become increasingly difficult to see Catholic news on social media. Subscribe to our free channel today

Share

Would you like to receive the latest updates on the Pope and the Vatican

Receive articles and updates from our EWTN Newsletter.

More news related to this article

Pope Francis to write reflection on Sacred Heart of Jesus devotion

Pope Francis will prepare a reflection on the Sacred Heart of Jesus for a world “that seems to have lost its heart,” he announced Wednesday.

Pope Francis at general audience: ‘Love is charity’

Pope Francis reflects on charity as the highest Christian love, emphasizing forgiveness and love for enemies, drawing from St. Paul's teachings.

Pope expresses concern over Lebanon crisis after meeting with prime minister

Pope Francis and other high authorities of the Vatican met with Najib Mikati, the interim Prime Minister of

‘Hands off Africa!’ Pope Francis says in Democratic Republic of Congo

In his first speech in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday, Pope Francis urged the international community

Pope Leo XIV greeted by international crowd at first Angelus from Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV recited the Angelus before a diverse and enthusiastic crowd in Castel Gandolfo on Sunday — the first time in 12 years that a pope has led the Marian prayer from the lakeside town 18 miles southeast of Rome.

‘Dilexi Te’: The Franciscan Framework of Pope Leo’s First Document

COMMENTARY: The challenge of using such a framework is that many audiences take Brother Sun and Mother Earth

LIVE
FROM THE VATICAN

Be present live on EWTNit