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Our Lady of Sorrows with 7 Swords

€736.39

Our Lady of Sorrows with 7 swords is one of the most powerful representations of Marian devotion. The seven swords piercing Mary's heart symbolize the seven great sorrows she endured throughout the life and Passion of Jesus. This sculpture, crafted from maple or lime wood by artisans of the Val Gardena - Dolomites, invites reflection on suffering, faith and hope.

Measure: 40 cm
Finish: Antique
Quantity

5035MD7_00006

Our Lady of Sorrows with 7 Swords

Our Lady of Sorrows holds a special place in Christian spirituality as the mother who shared in the sufferings of her Son. Her image recalls the sorrow experienced during Christ's Passion, while also expressing unwavering faith and trust in God's plan.

The seven swords piercing Mary's heart symbolize the Seven Sorrows of the Virgin: the prophecy of Simeon, the flight into Egypt, the loss of Jesus in the Temple, the meeting on the way to Calvary, the Crucifixion, the Deposition from the Cross and the burial of Jesus.

Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows encourages believers to find comfort in times of difficulty and to trust in Mary's maternal intercession. Her figure reminds Christians that faith can provide strength even in moments of suffering.

This sculpture is crafted from maple or lime wood by artisans of the Val Gardena - Dolomites, renowned for their centuries-old tradition of sacred woodcarving.

Iconography: The Virgin Mary with her heart pierced by seven swords.

Feast Day: September 15, Our Lady of Sorrows.

Patron: comforter of the afflicted, suffering mothers and all those facing hardship.

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