| Black Madonna of Czestochowa, Queen of
Poland, is an icon in the national shrine guarded by the Monks of St. Paul of
the Desert.
Legend holds that St. Luke painted the icon on a table
made by Jesus and discovered by St. Helena in Jerusalem. Many many victories and
deliverences for Poland have occurred by intercession of this Black Madonna. In
modern times she is venerated by Pope John Paul II, and is a rallying point for
Poland's national solidarity movement.
Her right cheek bears the saber scars inflicted by patriarchal conquerors. And
the fleur-de-lis pattern on her robes represents the bee goddess of ancient
times.
For many European Christians, the blending of their ancient Goddesses with the
Blessed Virgin Mary has been a well accepted fact of their faith for centuries
without conflict.
The Black Madonna, whether She is called Isis, Mary, Kali, or Diana, embodies
all the aspects of Female Divinity for many millions of people.
Today, the church is on the verge of declaring the Virgin a co-redemer
(co-redemtrix) of souls.
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