Υπεραγία Θεοτόκε Σώσον Ημάς

In history, the Madonna is the most represented woman in the world. Although she was always and only one, she was portrayed in many ways. Names of places, actions, orders, trades and deeds of her are referred to her. For example, Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal, Our Lady of Grace, Our Lady of the Carmelites, Our Lady of Sailors, Our Lady of Grace. Even a Madonna della Carbonara that has nothing to do with the recipe. It was inevitable that there was also a Madonna for the over forty million LGBT+ faithful in the world.

Made by a Filipino artist using the traditional pattern of the Madonna del Manto. Our Lady opens her precious mantle to believers to find help, refuge and consolation. At her feet kneel in prayer a group of LGBT+ believers. Clockwise a drag queen, a daddy, a* trans, a lesbian, a musclebear, an otter, a twink and a bear. Each character also represents a different race, incorporating all the differences present in the world: blacks, Asians, Arabs, mestizos and whites.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.