The image is also known as “Our Lady of Perpetual
Succour.” The icon depicts our Blessed Mother Mary,
under the title “Mother of God,” holding the Child Jesus.
The Archangels Michael and Gabriel, hovering in
the upper corners, hold the instruments of the
Passion — St. Michael (in the left corner) holds
the spear, the wine-soaked sponge and the crown
of thorns, and St. Gabriel (in the right corner) holds
the cross and the nails. The intent of the artist was
to portray the Child Jesus contemplating the vision
of His future Passion.