WorksheetsFamous Marian Icons and Their Features
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Ancient image kept in Rome’s oldest Marian basilica. Processed during epidemics to protect the city. Tradition says an evangelist painted it.
Salus Populi Romani
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Byzantine icon showing the Mother pointing toward her Son as the “Way”. Prototype for guidance depictions in the East. Once enshrined in Constantinople.
Hodegetria
Eleusa
Eastern icon where faces of Mother and Child gently touch. Represents compassion and divine tenderness. Russian copies spread its fame.
Eleusa
Theotokos Enthroned
Image noted for one loose sandal on the Child’s foot. Popularized by a missionary congregation in the 19th century. Invoked for urgent help and family protection.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Salus Populi Romani
Miraculous imprint on cactus fiber from a 16th-century apparition. Filled with native American symbolism understood as Christian truths. Sparked mass conversions in the New World.
Young peasant girl saw this figure in a grotto near the Pyrenees. A spring of healing water emerged there. Later declared linked to the Immaculate Conception.
Our Lady of Lourdes
Our Lady of Fatima
Series of apparitions to three shepherd children during wartime. Message centered on prayer, penance, and consecration. Culminated in the Miracle of the Sun witnessed by thousands.
Our Lady of Fatima
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Eastern depiction with arms raised in prayer and a medallion of Christ on her chest. Symbol of the Church receiving the Word. Painted above sanctuary domes in Byzantium.
Platytera
Hodegetria
Dark-skinned icon scarred by swords, kept in a Polish monastery. Credited with national deliverance during invasions. Pilgrims address her as Queen and Protectress.
Our Lady of Częstochowa
Our Lady of Loreto
Statue connected with a house believed to be the Virgin’s dwelling. Flown miraculously from the Holy Land, legend says.
Our Lady of Loreto
Our Lady of Częstochowa
Medal design revealed in a Paris convent vision Inscription: "conceived without sin, pray for us" Promotes confidence in divine mercy
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Our Lady of Lourdes
Marble column supports an ancient statue in Spain Linked with the apostolic mission to Iberia Considered Europe’s earliest Marian shrine
Our Lady of the Pillar
Our Lady of Loreto
Title proclaimed after a decisive naval victory in 1571 Pope ordered thanksgiving processions using a string of beads Feast fixed every October 7
Our Lady of the Rosary
Our Lady of Sorrows
Mountain-linked image bearing a small brown scapular. Associated with a mendicant order’s spirituality. Feast celebrated in July.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Our Lady of the Rosary
Ornate image honored after defending Manila from foreign fleets
Our Lady of the Rosary
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
First canonically crowned image in Asia
Our Lady of La Naval de Manila
Our Lady of Manaoag
Ivory image famed for healing petitions and student exams. Pilgrimage site in northern Luzon. Canonically crowned in the 1920s.
Our Lady of Manaoag
Our Lady of Peñafrancia
Wooden image carried in an annual river procession Devotees affectionately call her “Ina” Center of Bicolano faith and festivals
Our Lady of Peñafrancia
Our Lady of Antipolo
Statue kept on a hill east of Manila Traditionally prayed to by voyagers before journeys Title includes the word “Peace”
Our Lady of Antipolo
Our Lady of Loreto
Ancient painting housed in Rome visited by popes before and after travels Regarded as the city's guardian icon Resides in the Basilica of St. Mary Major
Salus Populi Romani
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Vision on a parish wall during famine years Included silent figures of Mary, Joseph, and John the Evangelist Became Ireland’s national shrine
Our Lady of Knock
Our Lady of Lourdes
Russian icon celebrated for saving the capital from invasion. Example of the “Tenderness” type. Dates to the 12th century.
Theotokos of Vladimir
Theotokos Portaitissa
Greek monastery icon titled “Keeper of the Gate” believed to guard the holy mountain from enemies still honored by monks on Mount Athos
Theotokos Portaitissa
Eleusa
Image discovered floating near a coastal fortress Protector of sailors and seafarers in Cavite Annual festivities mark naval victories
Our Lady of Porta Vaga
Our Lady of Antipolo
Statue pierced with seven symbolic swords Represents the prophecy of Simeon fulfilled at Calvary Feast kept in mid-September
Our Lady of Sorrows
Our Lady of Fatima
Statue brought to the islands by Magellan’s expedition, Presented to a newly baptized queen, Considered the country’s oldest Christian image
Santo Niño de Cebu
Our Lady of Guadalupe de Cebu
Icon showing Mother and Child enthroned in majesty, Common subject of Byzantine apse mosaics, Symbolizes the Church glorified with her Lord
Theotokos Enthroned
Platytera
Renaissance painting with cherubs beneath a cloud-borne Virgin, among the masterpieces of Raphael, famous for its serene composition.
Sistine Madonna
Madonna del Granduca
Statue with heart encircled by thorns radiating light encourages acts of reparation and consecration, central to 20th-century Marian devotion.
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Our Lady of Sorrows
Canadian shrine associated with a miraculous frozen river crossing, Pilgrimage site known as “Notre Dame du Cap”, Patroness of a North American nation
Our Lady of the Cape
Our Lady of Sorrows
Wooden carving venerated in the Andes blends native and Spanish symbolism.
Our Lady of Copacabana
Our Lady of Quinche
Ivory image rescued from volcanic floods in Pampanga - Associated with the Rosary and resilience - Crowned after surviving lahar disasters
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Pampanga
Our Lady of La Naval
Peace monument statue on EDSA highway - Commemorates a bloodless revolution - Hands outstretched in blessing over the city
Our Lady Queen of Peace
Our Lady of Fatima
Black Madonna in southern Italy - Processed on Good Friday by prisoners and penitents - Represents comfort for the marginalized
Madonna of Montevergine
Our Lady of Sorrows
Icon with veil spread wide over kneeling faithful - Symbol of divine protection celebrated October 1
Our Lady of the Protection (or similar, based on context)
Our Lady of Sorrows
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Originated from Byzantine liturgy
Our Lady of the Protection
Hodegetria
Fresco in Roman catacombs dating to the third century. Earliest known portrayal of Mother and Child. Found in the Cemetery of Priscilla.
Madonna of the Catacombs
Theotokos of Vladimir
Argentine image dressed in national colors associated with a river miracle halting oxen declared patroness of Argentina
Our Lady of Luján
Our Lady of Loreto
Russian icon richly adorned with gold and blue robes. Long considered the nation’s spiritual palladium. Copy housed in St. Petersburg cathedral.
Our Lady of Kazan
Theotokos of Vladimir
Painting in a Quebec church depicting healing after epidemic. Later linked to Eucharistic devotion. Called the “Weeping Madonna” for miraculous tears.
Weeping Madonna of Hungary
Our Lady of the Cape
The wooden statue enshrined east of Quito is known as:
El Panecillo
La Mitad del Mundo
Basilica del Voto Nacional
TelefériQo
Patroness of Ecuador Select the correct answer.
Our Lady of Quinche
Our Lady of Copacabana
Sculpture inside Manila’s cathedral dedicated to the Immaculate Conception Patroness of the Philippines’ capital city Depicted crushing the serpent
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
Our Lady of La Naval
Icon once carried before Byzantine armies Believed to ensure victories when displayed on city walls Later transferred to Russian devotion
Hodegetria
Theotokos of Vladimir
Statue in northern Italy known for consoling prisoners. Associated with miracles of liberation. Worshippers call her “Mama Schiavona”
Madonna of Montevergine
Our Lady of Sorrows
Small Marian image venerated by mountaineers near Cebu’s highest peak. Locals call her “Birhen sa Kasakit”. Represents compassion amid suffering. Select the correct answer.
Our Lady of Kasakit
Our Lady of Sorrows
Basilica mosaic showing the Virgin seated beside the Christ Child in glory Located in Ravenna, Italy Reflects imperial imagery of early Christianity
Theotokos Enthroned
Platytera
Shrine in central Luzon dedicated to reconciliation after war Patroness invoked for national healing Recognized as
Our Lady of Atonement
Our Lady of Manaoag
Icon in Eastern churches where Christ blesses with right hand Commonly paired with Greek letters MP ΘΥ ('Mother of God') Signifies doctrinal emphasis from Council of Ephesus
Theotokos
Hodegetria
Statue located on a mountain ridge overlooking Baguio symbolizes peace and devotion among northern pilgrims and serves as a landmark for travelers.
Our Lady of Atonement
Our Lady of Antipolo
Spanish image credited with victory over Moorish forces Became symbol of Christian reconquest Housed in Asturias
Our Lady of Covadonga
Our Lady of the Pillar
Image painted on silk preserved in Vienna after tears were seen on its face. Associated with Eucharistic miracle in 1697. Originated in Hungary. Which is the correct answer?
Weeping Madonna of Hungary
Our Lady of Kazan
Wooden icon from Constantinople showing Mother and Child blessing. Brought to Rome by Eastern monks after the Crusades. Influenced later Western portrayals. Which is the correct answer?
Hodegetria
Salus Populi Romani
Vision occurred in 1846 to two shepherd children in the French Alps. The figure wept and warned against blasphemy and neglect of Sunday rest. Known for the message of reconciliation and conversion. Which is the correct answer?
La Salette
Lourdes
Apparitions to a teenage girl in 1858 near a grotto. A miraculous spring appeared where the Lady stood. Later identified herself with a dogma defined four years earlier. Which is the correct answer?
Lourdes
Fatima
1531 event involving a recently converted indigenous man. Roses blooming in winter served as a heavenly sign. Led to the conversion of millions in the Americas.
Guadalupe
La Salette
1917 series of visions in Portugal witnessed by three children. Final apparition accompanied by the Miracle of the Sun. Emphasized the Rosary and consecration to the Immaculate Heart. Who was the apparition?
Fatima
Beauraing
Apparition in Belgium, 1932, to five children near a convent garden. The figure called herself 'the Virgin of the Golden Heart.' Messages centered on prayer and trust in her maternal love. Who was the apparition?
Beauraing
Banneux
1933 apparitions to a poor girl in the Ardennes, Belgium. The Lady identified herself as the 'Virgin of the Poor.' Encouraged bringing the sick and suffering to her. Who was the apparition?
Banneux
Lourdes
Apparition in Ireland in 1879, witnessed silently by many villagers. Vision included St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist beside the Lamb. No words spoken, only a vision of peace and hope. Who was the apparition?
Knock
Fatima
58. 1871 apparition during the Franco-Prussian war. Took place in a small village where children prayed for peace. Miraculously, the town was spared from invasion. Who was the apparition?
(a)
Apparition in Paris in 1830 to a Daughter of Charity novice - Vision led to the creation of a medal promoting trust in divine protection - Associated with miraculous conversions and healings Which location is associated with the Miraculous Medal?
Rue du Bac (Miraculous Medal)
Lourdes
1842 conversion of a Jewish atheist on the streets of Rome - Vision of a radiant Lady calling to faith in her Son - Event confirmed devotion to the “Miraculous Medal”. Which location is associated with this event?
Alphonse Ratisbonne (Rome)
La Salette
Apparition in Rwanda between 1981 and 1989 - Calls for repentance and reconciliation before national conflict - Only approved African Marian apparition
Kibeho
Banneux
Which apparition was first officially approved by a bishop?
A. Laus
B. Fatima
Where did the 1877 apparition urging catechesis and conversion of children occur?
Wisconsin, USA
Lourdes
Only Church-approved apparition in the United States
Champion (Our Lady of Good Help)
Lourdes
1947 apparition to a simple man in post-war Italy Delivered a message of peace and repentance to the world Shrine later recognized by the local bishop
Montichiari
Fatima
1949 apparition in France to a widow who later founded a lay community. Message emphasized humility and fidelity to the Church. Approved by local bishop as 'worthy of belief'.
L'Ile-Bouchard
Beauraing
Apparition in 1876 near Paris to a humble laywoman. The Lady appeared surrounded by roses. Messages focused on renewal of faith and Eucharistic devotion.
A. Pellevoisin
B. Pontmain
1798 apparition to a Carmelite nun during the French Revolution. The figure promised protection for those devoted to her. Linked to the revival of Marian devotion in post-revolutionary France.
A. Querrien
B. Laus
Apparition in Naples, Italy, to a nun devoted to the Sacred Hearts
Naples, Italy
Paris, France
Lisbon, Portugal
Vienna, Austria
Where did this apparition inspire devotion to the Sorrowful Mother?
Naples (Our Lady of Tears)
Banneux
1873 apparition to a 13-year-old shepherd boy in the French countryside. Local bishop later approved the devotion. Where was this apparition approved?
Pellevoisin
Lourdes
1911 apparition to a laywoman in Ecuador. Later recognized by Church authorities as prophetic. Where was this apparition recognized as prophetic?
Quito (Our Lady of Good Success)
Guadalupe
