Marian feast days are specific days of the year declared by the Catholic Church as being significant Marian days for the celebration of events in the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary and her veneration. Traditionally, the month of October is "rosary month" in the Catholic Church, when the faithful are encouraged to pray the rosary if possible. Since 1571, Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary, is venerated on October 7. Pope Benedict XVI, following all his predecessors, also encourages the rosary during the month of October: In most Anglican calendars, the following Marian feasts are observed: