Description

The stern expression of Her sacred face, accentuated by her imposing, riveting look, is awe-inspiring. It is said, in fact, that if the image is lost from its place, then the countdown to the second presence of our Lord will begin. This holy image bears on the bottom of the jaw of the Virgin a scar from the knife of a pirate. Blood flowed from this scar, which is still visible on the image.