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Black Madonna of Compassion
Black Madonna of Compassion
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I am black and beautiful – (Song of Songs 1:5 NAB)
Dating from the 12th to the 15th century, statues of the Black Madonna made of wood and stone appear in monasteries and churches throughout Europe. Approximately 450 authentic Black Madonnas are dated from this period. At the same time, Black Madonnas appear in iconography of the Christian East in Russia, the Balkans and Poland. Most famous are Our Lady of Częstochowa and Our Lady of Kazan.
Today the Black Madonna points the way to an evermore interracial and multicultural church. She is our guide and advocate to healing racial divisions and prejudices that afflict our society. In her dignity, she teaches that Black, Brown, Red, Yellow, and White are all truly beautiful!
This is an acid free print of an icon originally painted through the hand of Sr Suzanne, Redwoods Monastery, Whitethorn, CA
Dimensions: Print 8" x 10" Matted: 11"x 14"
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This is such a beautiful print. It came already matted and ready to be framed. The image is so unique. Most of the images of the Divine Mother I have seen, where the Mother appears so loving and tender, depict a Mother with fair(ish) skin. And most images I have seen where the Mother has dark skin show Her to be fierce, albeit still loving, like a mama bear protecting her cubs. But this image shows us the Mother of Love with dark skin. She’s inclusive and compassionate. Beautiful! Thank you for this, Sister Suzanne!
Good size, good quality, slower shipping but arrived in perfect condition
Beautiful Madonna, well-packaged, and arrived ahead of time, even in Christmas rush.
I am so pleased with the beauty and quality of this print! Thank you, Sr. Suzanne!