Medieval and Manuscripts

Black Madonna of Częstochowa

The Black Madonna of Częstochowa (also known as Black Madonna of Jasna Góra) (Polish: Czarna Madonna z Częstochowy/Jasnej Góry; Latin: Imago thaumaturga Beatae Virginis Mariae Immaculatae Conceptae, in Claro Monte, lit. 'Miraculous Image of the Immaculate Conception, the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Crystal Mountain'), also known as Our Lady of Częstochowa or Our Lady of Jasna Góra (Polish: Matka Boża Częstochowska/Jasnogórska) is a venerated icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus enshrined at the Jasna Góra Monastery in Częstochowa, Poland. In English this title has been translated as Our Lady of Bright Mount/Mountain. Pope Clement XI issued a Pontifical decree of canonical coronation to the image on 8 September 1717 via the Vatican Chapter. It has also merited three Pontifical golden roses. The icon is venerated by both Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christians.

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