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Description: The Immaculate Conception of Mary (Latin immaculata conceptio) is a dogma of the Roman Catholic Church proclaimed in 1854, according to which Mary, the Mother of God, was preserved from any stain of original sin. Thus, God had preserved Mary from sin from the first moment of her existence because she was to become the Mother of God.
Description: The crown surmounting the cross represents both the Crown of Thorns and the Crown of Glory. The circle surmounted by a cross signifies the orb often depicted in Our Lords hand in tradition Christian art. Wikipedia: "The globus cruciger (Latin for 'cross-bearing orb'), also known as stavroforos sphaira (Greek: σταυροφόρος σφαίρα) or "the orb and cross", is an orb surmounted by a cross. It has been a Christian symbol of authority since the Middle Ages, used on coins, in iconography, and with a sceptre as royal regalia." The colour red symbolizes the precious blood.
Description: This picture shows a traditional Marian monogram in a Catholic style. The monogram consists of the intertwined letters "M" and symbolizing Mary. The letters are intricately designed and surrounded by a floral pattern that includes lily pads and smaller flowers, indicating Mary's purity and holiness. The design is in a classic black and white engraving style that emphasizes the intricate details and symbolic meaning of the monogram. It embodies deep spiritual symbolism and is representative of Catholic religious art.
