Blessed Virgin Mary - Harrisburg, PA
N 40° 15.816 W 076° 53.170
18T E 339613 N 4458721
A statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary in downtown Harrisburg, PA
Waymark Code: WM16J9M
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/12/2022
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This statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary is located in a small space between two buildings on State Street in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The statue is behind a small wrought iron fence between 212 and 214 State Street, to the east of Saint Patrick Cathedral. The statue depicts the Blessed Mother with her hands outstretched and her foot crushing the serpent's head.
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: State Street, Harrisburg, PA
Entrance Fee: None
Artist: Not listed
Website: Not listed
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