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The celebration of the Immaculate Conception has been celebrated as early as the 5th century in the Eastern church. In the Western church it has been celebrated since the 7th century.
In 1854 Pope Pius IX issued a decree declaring the Immaculate Conception a dogma for the belief of the universal church.
The Immaculate Conception is the patron
of the
United States, Brazil, Portugal, and Corsica.
The Advent Activity for today is to
pray 5 Hail Marys.
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