Dowry of Mary

Dowry of Mary (or Dowry of the Virgin, Our Lady's Dowry, and similar variations) is a title used in Catholic contexts to refer to England.[1][2][3] It dates back to medieval times and had become widespread by the middle of the fourteenth century. It reflects the deep devotion to Mary that existed in medieval England, and the belief that she took a particular protective interest in the country's affairs.

  1. ^ Womersley, David (2010), Divinity and State, Oxford University Press, p. 16. ISBN 978-0-19-925564-1
  2. ^ Nichols, Vincent et al. Firmly I Believe and Truly: The Spiritual Tradition of Catholic England (2011), Oxford University Press, p. 21. ISBN 978-0-19-929122-9
  3. ^ Cummings, Brian et al. (2010), Cultural Reformations: Medieval and Renaissance in Literary History, Oxford University Press, p. 117. ISBN 978-0-19-921248-4