Catholic Church marks Feast of Mary Queen on August 22

On August 22, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Mary Queen (Santa María Reina), a solemnity established by Pope Pius XII in 1954 through the encyclical Ad Caeli Reginam Source: excelsiormx. The feast falls exactly one week after the Assumption, highlighting Mary's coronation as Queen of Heaven and Earth Source: elmundoes. Her queenship is understood not as earthly power but as service, love, and maternal intercession Source: elmundoes.

Other saints

Alongside Mary Queen, the day honors several other saints and martyrs, including San Sinforiano, a third-century martyr from Autun, France, who was beheaded after refusing to worship a pagan goddess Source: abces. Also commemorated are San Timoteo de Roma, a martyr under Emperor Aurelian, and San Felipe Benizi Source: elmundoes. The full list includes many others, such as Juan Wall, Juan Kemble, and several blesseds Source: elmundoes.

Devotional practices

Devotees seek Mary Queen's aid in times of helplessness, family discord, and spiritual distress Source: excelsiormx. Recommended practices include praying the Rosary, especially the Glorious Mysteries, participating in the Eucharist, and performing acts of charity Source: excelsiormx. A prayer to Mary Queen is offered for protection and assistance Source: excelsiormx.

Sources' differences

While all sources agree on the date and the prominence of Mary Queen, they differ on the secondary saints: excelsiormx mentions only San Timoteo and San Hipólito, whereas abces and elmundoes list a broader set, including San Sinforiano and Felipe Benizi Source: excelsiormx, abces, elmundoes. Additionally, elmundoes spells the name as "Simfoniano," while abces uses "Sinforiano" Source: elmundoes, abces.