A three-meter-high bronze figure stands tall. It is Our Lady of Graces patron saint of Warsaw. She stands on a five-meter pedestal. This magnificent statue in Radzymin was unveiled in 2020. It marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw. Bishop Romuald Kamiński consecrated the statue. He called it an expression of gratitude. It is gratitude for Mary’s intercession. People prayed for a miracle on the Vistula River in 1920. Maciej Aleksandrowicz and Grzegorz Witek sculpted Our Lady.
Our Lady of Graces is more than a local saint. She is the Guardian of Poland. Her image in Warsaw is based on the Madonna of Faenza in Italy. This Italian Madonna depicts Mary as a shield against the plague. She holds broken arrows symbolizing God’s averted wrath. She wears a dark blue coat a beautiful sash. Her flowing cloak protects her children. The Warsaw statue embodies this protective power.
King Kazimierz bestowed the title Guardian of Poland and Patroness of Warsaw upon Our Lady. This happened in Lviv Cathedral. It was before another image of Our Lady of Graces. He proclaimed her Queen of the Polish Crown. Our Lady’s protection extends through centuries. She has been a beacon of hope during times of war and plague.
The statue in Radzymin is a testament to faith. It is a tribute to Our Lady’s enduring legacy. It is a reminder of divine protection. It serves as a powerful symbol for the people of Warsaw and Poland. Look closely. You’ll see the strength and compassion in her gaze. She watches over us all. The statue of Our Lady of Graces is a must-see. It is a powerful symbol of faith and resilience in the heart of Poland.