Other artistic representations continue the theme into our own day. Sometimes it is Our Lady teaching the Christ-child to read, even the boy Jesus explaining the holy book to his mother. After ...

Important state transactions took place before her image; her blessing was sought before battle. In time, Our Lady of Vladimir became the sign of the Russian Orthodox Church. There are thousands of ...

Also known as Our Lady of Perpetual Succour ... of the Passion have their hands covered with a protecting veil as a sign of reverence in handling sacred objects. The Child Jesus is shown with ...

the Lady is bound to see me, and I may be detained, so I may take the sign to the prelate, as prearranged; that our first affliction must let us go hurriedly to call a priest, as my poor uncle ...