Blessed Virgin Mary - Erie, PA
N 42° 07.464 W 080° 05.258
17T E 575413 N 4663991
A statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, part of a World War II memorial next to Cathedral Preparatory School in Erie, PA
Waymark Code: WM12Z99
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/12/2020
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This statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary stands between Cathedral Preparatory School and Saint Peter Cathedral in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania. The statue is part of a memorial honoring students from Cathedral Prep who served and died during World War II. The statue depicts the Blessed Virgin Mary holding the child Jesus on her shoulder.
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: Cathedral Preparatory School
Entrance Fee: None
Artist: Not listed
Website: Not listed
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