Description
Our Lady of Sorrows and Mary's steadfast compassion
The title Our Lady of Sorrows contemplates Mary's participation in the suffering of Christ. Simeon's prophecy that a sword would pierce her soul appears in Luke 2:35, while John 19:25-27 places her beside the Cross when Jesus entrusts the beloved disciple to her. Catholic tradition gathers these and other moments into the Seven Sorrows of Mary. The liturgical memorial is celebrated on September 15, immediately after the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
Tear, lifted gaze, and clasped hands
This composition does not show the familiar sword or seven swords. Instead, Mary raises her tearful face toward heaven and clasps her hands in prayer. The deep blue mantle and red garment frame a human expression of grief without despair. The halo and Greek abbreviations identify her as the Mother of God, while the gold field places personal sorrow within the hope of Christ's saving work.
For grief, caregivers, and faithful presence
The icon is meaningful for bereaved families, caregivers, hospital and hospice chaplains, and anyone accompanying another person through suffering. It can support prayer for compassion, endurance, and the grace to remain present when a problem cannot be quickly solved. Marian devotion does not glorify pain or promise its automatic removal; it directs sorrow toward Christ and the hope of the Resurrection.
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.
