The Black Madonna of Częstochowa
The Jasna Góra Monastery of Częstochowa, Poland holds perhaps the most important icon of Mary, Mother of God in all of Europe. The icon, depicting the Mother of God with the Christ Child, is known as The Black Madonna of Częstochowa, or Our Lady of Częstochowa, which is widely venerated and credited with many miracles.
Christians from across the world regard Częstochowa as the Holiest City in Poland, and take pilgrimages there every year to see the Black Madonna. This is one of the great stops when walking in the Footsteps of John Paul the Great.
According to legend, St. Luke painted the Black Madonna of Częstochowa on the same wooden table where Mary would eat her meals.
Another legend concerning the Black Madonna is that the presence of the holy painting saved its church from being destroyed in a fire, but not before the flames darkened the fleshtone pigments.
If you are interested in taking a pilgrammage to Poland and visit Częstochowa, please contact us for more information.
