ICON OF OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP Flashcards
our lady’s veil
STAR
He is depicted holding the lance
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
silent collection
MARY’S MOUTH
color worn by the virgins at the time of Christ
RED TUNIC
the color worn by mothers in Palestine.
DARK BLUE MANTLE
indicate that the Graces of Redemption are in Her keeping
CHRIST’S HAND
a token of many miracles wrought by Our Lady invoked under the title of “Perpetual Help”
GOLDEN CROWN
He holds the cross and nails
ST. GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL
are large for all our troubles. They are turned toward us always.
MARY’S EYES
supporting Christ possessively. She is his mother. It is a comforting hand for everyone who calls on Her.
MARY’S LEFT HAND
symbol of soul clinging to Christ by one last thread – devotion to Mary.
FALLING SANDAL