Original Black Madonna – Our Lady of Czestochowa – Catholic Art Print – Catholic Gift – Polish Saint Holy Spirit On the arms of the

On the arms of the cross are the initial letters of a rhythmic Latin prayer: Crux sacra sit mihi lux

Location: Dulwich Picture Gallery

Keep the Immaculate Heart of Mary close to your heart

He once stated his "firm intention to paint only works that would inspire the fruits of Christian piety in those who saw them

Original Black Madonna – Our Lady of Czestochowa – Catholic Art Print – Catholic Gift – Polish Saint Holy Spirit On the arms of theThe Original "Our Lady of Czstochowa Black Madonna" One of the great icons of Christendom, the Black Madonna of Czstochowa has been associated with many miracles and has survived for centuries. Originally a Byzantine icon from the early Middle Ages, (some even say painted by St. Luke), it was brought to Poland in the 14th Century. There it has been revered as the Queen and Protector of Poland. (For those unfamiliar with the Catholic faith, this is a