Description
Our Lady of Antipolo, Mother of Peace and Good Voyage
Our Lady of Antipolo is a Filipino Marian title associated with a dark wooden image brought from Mexico to the Philippines in 1626. The image accompanied Manila-Acapulco galleons on repeated Pacific crossings and received the title Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in the seventeenth century. Canonically crowned in 1926, it is now venerated at the International Shrine in Antipolo and remains closely connected with Filipino pilgrimage, seafarers, migrants, and families separated by travel.
Imperial crown, twelve stars, and ceremonial baton
The image presents Mary without the Child, dressed in dark, richly embroidered robes beneath an elaborate imperial crown. A circular aureole with twelve stars recalls the woman clothed with the sun in Revelation 12. Her hands hold the ceremonial baton associated with the historic Antipolo image. The frontal pose and solemn expression emphasize queenship and maternal intercession, while the gold field unites the Filipino devotional image with the visual language of a sacred panel.
For travelers, seafarers, migrants, and families
The icon is especially meaningful for Filipino homes and communities, sailors, air travelers, drivers, migrants, and families awaiting a loved one's return. It can accompany prayer for peace, wise decisions, safe conduct, and trust during separation. Catholic devotion asks Mary's intercession before Christ; it does not promise a risk-free journey or replace responsible preparation.
Crafted on linden wood in Poland
Made to order in Poland on a double-primed linden wood panel, with direct printing and decorative gold-tone metal leaf. A certificate with the year of production and a wall hanger are included.