Explorer S2015E4: The Cult of Mary
- Aired: 2015-12-13
- Time: 20:00:00
- Runtime: 60 minutes
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Overview
Explorer examines the global phenomenon of the "cult" of Mary. The episode opens a window into the many ways devotees venerate the Virgin Mary. From a small community in Alabama to thousands of people gathering in Mexico, Mary draws millions of people to shrines and sustains religious tourism that's estimated to be worth billions of dollars a year. The film is a journey into the heart of modern-day Mary devotion around the world.