Visitation. The Festival of the Visitation, to commemorate the visit of the Virgin Mary to her cousin Elizabeth, is observed by Roman Catholics on the 2d July. For the Order of the Visitation, see FRANCIS OF SALES, and SACRED HEART OF JESUS. Visitations are amongst the duties of archbishops, bishops, and archdeacons. For Visitations by Heralds, see HERALDRY, Vol. V. p. 660.
Visitation.
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