Relief Icon Virgin Mary of the 7 Swords – Full Body

Relief Icon Virgin Mary of the 7 Swords – Full Body

This icon was painted on canvas according to the style, tradition and criteria required by Byzantine art. The wood has been carved in the form of the Virgin Mary, offering a three-dimensional representation of the icon.

The Virgin Mary of the 7 Swords is an unusual icon of the Virgin Mary that depicts the Virgin Mary with seven swords piercing her heart, symbolizing the seven great sorrows of her life. She is also known by names such as “Our Lady of the Seven Swords,” “Our Lady of Sorrows,” and “Softener of Hard Hearts.” Each sword represents a specific sorrow or evil, and the Bible uses the number seven to signify fullness and abundance.

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