This icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God of Tenderness, was created by Honolulu seminarian transitional deacon Hai Francis Pham to celebrate the 125th Jubilee of St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park, California, where he is now studying. The icon, on hardwood measuring 11-by-14-inches, is dedicated to the victims of the Aug. 8 […]
Centuries-old Marian icon provides solace, protection amid horror of war
By Christina Lee Knauss Catholic News Service As Ukrainians turn to their faith amid the ongoing tragedy of Russia’s invasion of their nation, many who follow both the Orthodox and Catholic traditions will look to an unusual icon of Mary as a symbol of the solace they seek. In some news photos, clergy are seen […]
