Madonna and Child Statue in Wood-Like Detail Lent the "Athlete of Christ" and

the "Athlete of Christ" and founder of the order which bears his name

Detail depicts her with her hands raised in prayer

It comes beautifully gift boxed

Blessed Mother Mary with rays coming out of her extended hands

prayer time

Madonna and Child Statue in Wood-Like Detail Lent the "Athlete of Christ" andFrom its origins in the Canticle of Canticles of the Old Testament, it's where the lily was introduced as a symbol of purity and perfect beauty. Therefore this symbol was applied to Mary and to the name of an abbey Our Lady of the Lily founded in France by King St Louis IX, for Cistercian nuns in 1244. The beauty and virtue of the Blessed Mother is presented in art in a vast number of ways. This image is one of the most beautiful. Material: resin