The Catholic Diocese of Port Elizabeth

10 Park Lane, Central 6001, Port Elizabeth, South Africa ~ Tel: +27 (0)41 373 2854 Fax: +27 (0)41 374 3921 ~ Email

Our Lady Flight Into Egypt ~ Mary is honoured as the Chief Patron of our Diocese of Port Elizabeth. In accordance with the official liturgical Pastoral Guide it is therefore elevated to a solemnity (big feast) for the local church and celebrated on the Sunday that occurs on 4th February or between the 4th and 10th February each year.