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Mary in the Fon Bible
The Virgin Mary holds a central place in Beninese Christianity. Here are 5 major Bible verses about her, in English and in Fon.
Luke 1:28
The best-known verse, the basis of the “Hail Mary”.
Luke 1:42
Elizabeth’s greeting to Mary. This verse is repeated 50 times during a rosary in Fon.
Luke 1:46
The opening of the Magnificat, Mary’s canticle. Sung at vespers in Fon in Beninese parishes.
John 19:26
Words of Jesus on the cross to his mother. Central to Marian devotion.
John 2:5
At the wedding at Cana. A motto of Christian life, quoted to every Beninese mother.
Devotion
In Benin, the month of May is dedicated to Mary. Daily rosaries in Fon, processions, pilgrimages. The Marian shrine of Dassa-Zoumé draws thousands of pilgrims.
The Mother, in Fon
Five Bible verses in Fon open the way into Beninese Marian devotion. A deep faith, expressed in the mother tongue.
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