Madonna:
(also called ‘the Virgin Mary’; and is used to refer to the statue of Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ)
Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ in Christian religion,
Lady Madonna & the Child statue
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It is very common to see the statues of the Lady Madonna and the Child (Jesus) in churches.
Some orthodox Christians argue that as there is not the mention of Madonna in the Bible, it is not correct to keep the statues of Madonna, and also the ‘crucifix’ (Jesus on the Cross), on the altars and worship, which practice indicates idol worship.
It is interesting to learn the history of ‘Black Madonnas’ at different places in Europe.
The name Madonna is so popular that many Christians have it in their names.
For an article that describes the Christian art of Madonna, please click here, for an article about ‘black Madonnas’ in Europe, please click here & please click here, and for an article that explains ‘weeping madonnas’ in Europe, please click here.
Note: “Madonna” was used as a polite form of addressing a married woman, especially in Italian-speaking regions of the world, and in the present usage, this name is found in the names of Christian girls or women, e.g. the popular pop singer and actress Madonna (Madonna Louise Ciccone), USA, and James Madonna, Madonna Howard, etc. For Pop star Madonna’s biography, please click here.
