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What was the Battle of Lepanto?
What was the Battle of Lepanto?
It was a naval conflict between the Holy League, a coalition of Catholic maritime states, and the Ottoman Empire.
Who formed the Holy League and why?
Who formed the Holy League and why?
Pope Pius V formed the Holy League with the aim of defending Europe against the Ottoman navy, which was expanding its influence in the Mediterranean and posed a threat to the Christian powers.
Why is the battle associated with 'Our Lady of the Rosary'?
Why is the battle associated with 'Our Lady of the Rosary'?
Before the battle, the Christian forces gathered to pray the rosary, seeking divine assistance and invoking the intercession of the Virgin Mary, who was seen as the patroness of the Holy League. Hence, the battle came to be associated with 'Our Lady of the Rosary.'
