HAIL
MARY FULL OF GRACE…
Our
Lady of Grace (Italian: Madonna
delle Grazie or Nostra Signora delle Grazie) or Saint
Mary of Graces (Italian: Santa Maria delle Grazie)in Greek
Panagia.
The
Blessed Mother was addressed by the Archangel Gabriel as “full of grace.” This refers to the pure spotless vessel she
was so pleasing to God. She has been
referred to as the “evergreen oasis” and praised in the early church as the “all graced - holy one” (the Panagia). Through her intercession with God grace is
provided to each of us.
Throughout
Christian history there are many manifestations in both the Eastern and Western
Church of Mary’s love and grace for us. There
are countless titles as well images of Mary’s grace – some in icons and
paintings as well as sculptures.
This
tapestry image of Mary is a classical image – standing on a bed of roses with an
aura (nimbus) around her body (showing her holiness) and “stars” ªdenoting
virginity) in her halo with hands outstretched inviting us to come to
her, to embrace her.
Feast Day: February 7th.
Icon Measures 10 1/4 inch x 7 3/4 inch
Including Wooden Parts 8 3/4 inch wide
Including Hanger Part from top to bottom 14 inch tall
