Blessed Virgin Mary - Stoneboro, PA - Statues of Religious Figures on Waymarking.com

This statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary is located outside of Saint Columbkille Roman Catholic Church is located on Franklin Street in the town of Stoneboro, in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The statue is on a stone pedestal in the yard behind the church. It depicts the Blessed Virgin Mary with her hands outstretched and her foot crushing the serpent's head.

The Blessed Virgin Mary is venerated by Christians as the Mother of the Word Incarnate, Our Lord Jesus Christ. As a young girl betrothed to St. Joseph, Mary was visited by the angel Gabriel and told that she would conceive a son by the Holy Ghost, who would be the Son of God. In humble obedience to the divine messenger, Mary replied, "Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it done to me according to thy word." In Bethlehem, her Son was born and was adored by shepherds and kings. As is known throughout the world, this Son, Jesus Christ, went on to suffer on the cross and rise again, offering salvation to the world through Him. Today, Mary is venerated as the Mother of God and Queen of Heaven.

Associated Religion(s): Roman Catholic Statue Location: St. Columbkille Church Entrance Fee: None Artist: Not listed Website: Not listed

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