Description
Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows — Mary beside the mystery of the Cross
The devotion to the Seven Sorrows contemplates Mary’s participation in the suffering of Christ, from Simeon’s prophecy through the flight into Egypt, Calvary, and the burial of Jesus. It is rooted in Simeon’s words that a sword would pierce Mary’s soul (Luke 2:35) and invites the faithful to remain with Christ and his Mother in the realities of grief, sacrifice, and steadfast love.
Iconography and theological meaning
Seven swords point toward Mary’s heart, gathering the traditional seven sorrows into one concentrated image. Her folded hands and sorrowful yet composed face express prayer rather than despair. The halo and gold-toned field affirm that suffering is viewed within the hope of resurrection, while Mary’s mantle identifies her enduring maternal intercession.
For prayer and Christian devotion
This icon is fitting for the Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows, Lent, meditation on the Passion, and prayer during bereavement, illness, or family suffering. It offers a serious image of compassion for anyone learning to remain faithful when pain cannot be quickly resolved.
Crafted on linden wood in Poland
The image is printed directly on a double-primed linden wood panel and finished with decorative gold-tone schlagmetal. Made to order in Poland, the icon includes a metal wall hanger and a certificate marked with the year of production.
