Marian hymns are
Christian songs focused on the
Virgin Mary. They are used in both
devotional and
liturgical services, particularly by the
Roman Catholic,
Eastern Orthodox,
Anglican, and
Lutheran churches. They are often used in the
month of May devotions. Some have also been adopted as Christmas hymns. Marian hymns are not popular among Protestants, as many Protestants see Marian veneration as idolatry. However, the practice is very common among Christians of Catholic traditions, and a key component of the Eastern Orthodox liturgy. There are many more hymns to Mary within the Eastern Orthodox yearly cycle of liturgy than in Roman Catholic liturgy.