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'''Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in Potomac Falls, Virginia. Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title "Our Lady of Hope"—an invocation associated with the 1871 apparition at Pontmain, France, where Mary appeared to children during the Franco-Prussian War, bringing a message of prayer and hope, recognized by the local bishop in 1872—the parish serves a growing suburban community in Loudoun County. | '''Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in Potomac Falls, Virginia. Dedicated to the [[Blessed Virgin Mary]] under her title "[[Our Lady of Hope]]"—an invocation associated with the 1871 apparition at Pontmain, [[France]], where Mary appeared to children during the Franco-Prussian War, bringing a message of prayer and hope, recognized by the local bishop in 1872—the parish serves a growing suburban community in Loudoun County. | ||
Established in 1998 to accommodate population growth in the area, the parish initially celebrated Masses in local facilities before dedicating its current church building in 2005. | Established in 1998 to accommodate population growth in the area, the parish initially celebrated Masses in local facilities before dedicating its current church building in 2005. Our Lady of Hope offers extensive ministries, including religious education, youth programs, and charitable outreach. | ||
The parish community fosters Marian devotion through celebration of the memorial of Our Lady of Hope on February 17 and reflection on the Pontmain message of prayer and trust in God's providence. | The parish community fosters Marian devotion through celebration of the memorial of Our Lady of Hope on February 17 and reflection on the Pontmain message of prayer and trust in God's providence. | ||
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==Art and devotional features== | ==Art and devotional features== | ||
Specific details on stained glass windows, statues, sculptures, or other interior artwork are limited in publicly available sources | Specific details on stained glass windows, statues, sculptures, or other interior artwork are limited in publicly available sources. Devotional elements typically include representations of Our Lady of Hope, often portraying Mary as she appeared at Pontmain in a blue mantle with stars, holding a red crucifix. | ||
==Relics== | ==Relics== | ||