
BATTLE OF LEPANTO
..On October 7, 1571, a great victory over the mighty Turkish fleet was won by Catholic naval forces primarily from Spain, Venice, and Genoa under the command of Don Juan of Austria. ..The patchwork team of Catholic ships was powered by the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Knowing that the Christian forces were at a distinct material disadvantage, the holy pontiff, St. Pope Pius V called for all of Europe to pray the Rosary for victory. .. MORE::
ROSARY ITEMS FROM EWTN RELIGIOUS CATALOGUE:
Champions of the Rosary Item # 3432
St Louis De Montfort Item # 1142
Saints Picture Books Item #314GS
All Souls to Heaven Item # 95046
Secret of the Rosary Item # 106
The Holy Rosary Item # 284
