Virgin Mary with Jesus - Kutná Hora, Czech Republic
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Sandstone statue of the Virgin Mary rocking the Baby Jesus from 2nd half of the 19th century at the corner of the house No. 10 in street named "Za Barborou" just about 70 meters southwestly from the famous St. Barbara's Church in Kutná Hora.
Waymark Code: WM136RJ
Location: Středočeský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 09/28/2020
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Just a few tens meters southwestly from the west gate of the famous St. Barbara's Church in Kutná Hora, at the corner of the house No. 10 in street named "Za Barborou" the sandstone statue of the Virgin Mary rocking the Baby Jesus from 2nd half of the 19th century can be found. On the front side of the pedestal (height about 2.2 meters) the following Czech prayer is engraved - "Oroduj za nás svatá Boží Rodicko (Pray for us, Holy Mother of the God)". Over-life size statue depicts her with a flowing hairs and a crown perched on his head; her gaze is fixed on the road below. She is carrying a baby Jesus on her hands, leaning on her right side. Both have finely modeled faces.
Mary was the mother of Jesus of Nazareth in Christian and Islamic scriptures. Catholicism and some other Christian traditions honor her as a special saint, the "blessed virgin," who hears and acts upon prayers. Bible stories in the books of Matthew and Luke tell of the angel Gabriel, announcing to Mary that the Holy Spirit will "overshadow" her and she will bear a holy child while still a virgin. Her fiancee, Joseph, decides at an angel's prompting not to break the engagement and marries the pregnant Mary. She gives birth to Jesus in a stable in Bethlehem, near Jerusalem. Mary follows Jesus during his adult ministry and is present at his crucifixion. The Acts of the Apostles lists her and Jesus' "brothers" among disciples who persevere after his death and resurrection, but whether these were Mary's own children is disputed. In Islam's holy book, the Koran, Mary's (Maryam's) story is in chapters 3 and 19. Allah, through an angel, declares Maryam "pure" and "exalted above all women," chosen to bear the prophet Jesus. She conceives simply by Allah's decree. In Christianity, Jesus is called the Son of God, divine as well as human. In Islam, he is human and decidedly not divine.
Associated Religion(s): Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Anglican, and Lutherans
Statue Location: at the corner of the house No. 10 in street named "Za Barborou"
Entrance Fee: free
Artist: unknown
Website: [Web Link]
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