Our Lady of Częstochowa
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A Marian icon intimately associated with Poland for the past 600 years. According to legend, the icon was painted by Luke the Evangelist on a cedar table top from the house of the Holy Family. The painting was allegedly discovered in Jerusalem in 326 by Helena and brought to Constantinople.
When
- First attested
- 326 CE
- Attested period
- 326 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Legend traces discovery to 326 CE in Jerusalem by Helena; associated with Poland for approximately 600 years.
Relationships
- created by
- Luke the Evangelist
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Pope Clement XI – issued a decree of Canonical Coronation for the image via the Vatican Chapter on 8 September 1717. It is the third image to merit a decree of pontifical coronation outside of Rome.”
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