This image of the Assumption was crowned at the Diocesan Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., on October 24, 2009 by Bishop Kevin Rhoades. Since then, the statute has been traveling to parishes, schools and institutions of the diocese for Marian celebrations throughout the Diocesan Marian Year.
The statue is 4-feet-tall, painted in traditional colors and decorated in gold and silver leaf, was crafted by Demetz Studio in Ortesi, Italy. It is inspired by the painting “Assumption of the Virgin” by Bartolome Esteban Murillo, painted in 1678 and now housed at the Museo del Prado in Madrid.
We are so happy to have the image here in our parish this Labor Day weekend. The Mass this weekend will be, with the permission of Bishop McFadden, a votive Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Gate of Heaven. Mary, under this title, inspired the official song of the Marian Year, written by Martin Doman.
The statue is 4-feet-tall, painted in traditional colors and decorated in gold and silver leaf, was crafted by Demetz Studio in Ortesi, Italy. It is inspired by the painting “Assumption of the Virgin” by Bartolome Esteban Murillo, painted in 1678 and now housed at the Museo del Prado in Madrid.
We are so happy to have the image here in our parish this Labor Day weekend. The Mass this weekend will be, with the permission of Bishop McFadden, a votive Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Gate of Heaven. Mary, under this title, inspired the official song of the Marian Year, written by Martin Doman.
The refrain is:
Gate of Heaven, hear our prayer.
Blessed Mother, lead us to your Son.
Draw us, Mary, to your heart.
Lead us home to God.
CLICK HERE to listen to the entire song.
There are many resources available about the Marian Year on the diocesan website.
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