Immaculate Conception Novena (Day 5): Sub Tuum | The Oldest Prayer to the Blessed Mother

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In this video, we explore one of the earliest known Marian prayers in Christian history—the Sub Tuum Praesidium, a profound invocation of Mary’s protection dating back to around 250 A.D. Many believe the Hail Mary is the oldest prayer dedicated to the Blessed Mother, but historically, the Sub Tuum Praesidium predates it by centuries. Discovered on an ancient Egyptian papyrus, this prayer offers deep insight into how early Christians understood Mary’s unique role as Mother of God (Theotokos)—a title later affirmed at the Council of Ephesus in 431. Despite early disputes over this title, the faithful were already invoking Mary with this name nearly two centuries earlier, especially in times of persecution. This reflection explores the prayer’s history, theological meaning, and enduring relevance—especially as Christians today continue to face challenges and persecution around the world. We conclude by praying the Sub Tuum Praesidium together. 🙏 “Under your protection, O Holy Mother of God…” 00:00 – Introduction 00:21 – Question on the oldest Marian prayer 00:53 – Why the Hail Mary is not the oldest prayer 01:04 – Introducing the Sub Tuum Praesidium 01:24 – English translation of the prayer 01:44 – Meaning and devotional significance 01:52 – Origins in early Christian persecution 02:10 – Discovery on a 3rd-century Egyptian papyrus 02:46 – Title “Mother of God” and early Church disputes 03:11 – Council of Ephesus and the Theotokos 03:40 – Evidence of early Marian devotion 03:55 – Mary’s role in salvation history 04:06 – Prayer asking Mary’s protection from danger 04:13 – Historical significance in Catholic spirituality 04:25 – Modern-day Christian persecution (e.g., Nigeria) 04:54 – Continuing relevance today 05:13 – Invitation to pray the Sub Tuum Praesidium 05:37 – Recitation of the prayer (repeat after me) 06:04 – Closing prayer and blessing For more from this parish please visit https://www.institute-christ-king.org/wausau-sermons & please remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Follow the Institute of Christ the King on... Facebook: facebook.com/ICKSP Twitter: twitter.com/ICKSP Instagram: instagram.com/ICKSP 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.us for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. Subscribe to Other Video Platforms 🔴 SpiritusTV - https://spiritustv.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ 🔴 Rumble --- https://rumble.com/c/c-298311 🔴 My Catholic Tube - https://mycatholictube.com/videos/sensus-fidelium-channel/ 🔴 LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 UGETube - https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/@Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 BrandNewTube - https://brandnewtube.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 GabTV - https://tv.gab.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 Brighteon - https://www.brighteon.com/channels/sensusfidelium ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ ▶️ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶️ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 🔴 Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Sensusfidelium/posts 🔴 SP3RN: https://www.sp3rn.com/community/pages/14-sensus-fidelium 🔴 GAB: https://gab.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Bastyon: https://bastyon.com/sensusfidelium 🔴 GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/sensus_fidelium 🔴 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sensusfidelium/ 🔴 Telegram: https//t.me/RealSensusFidelium ▶️ 8. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758 #SubTuumPraesidium #BlessedMother #CatholicPrayer #OldestMarianPrayer #CatholicHistory #MotherOfGod #Theotokos #CatholicTeaching #CatholicReflection #ChristianPersecution #PrayForUs #VirginMary

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• Prayer
• Parenting
• Blessing & Favor