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The cult of the Virgin Mary as the patroness of the Livonian Order played an important role in the history of medieval Livonia. Through the use of different subjects and symbols associated with the Holy Mother, the Order unambiguously declared its claims for the leadership in the region. However, the peculiarities of her worship in the Order’s domain and among its authorities differed greatly. This research is trying to the find those differences. In the work were complexly used general scientific and special hist...