Catholic Frame of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Catholic Frame of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

• Catholic frame featuring Our Lady of Mount Carmel with the Infant Jesus.
• Made of high-quality polymer, durable and resistant.
• Frame and inner image printed with gold leaf.
• Oval design.
• Dimensions: 29 cm (11.42 in) width x 36.5 cm (14.37 in) height.
• The figure of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is decorated with:
  • A white veil.
  • A light brown mantle.
  • A dark-colored mantle.
  • A crown symbolizing the Kingdom of Heaven and Earth.
  • A halo of twelve stars.
  • The Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in her hand.
• The figure of the Infant Jesus is decorated with:
  • A pink and white mantle.
  • Golden rays around the head.
  • Scapulars of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in both hands.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel: History and Devotion

Our Lady of Mount Carmel is one of the most venerated Marian devotions in Spain and Latin America. Her feast day is on July 16 and is important to sailors and the Spanish Navy.

The devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel started on Mount Carmel in Israel, where, in the 12th century, a group of Carmelite hermits built a church for the Virgin Mary.

Over time, this devotion spread throughout Europe and the Americas, becoming one of the most beloved Marian images. Her title, "Stella Maris" (Star of the Sea), symbolizes her protection over sailors and those who seek her help in times of difficulty.

The Scapular of Carmel: A Symbol of Protection

The Virgin Mary and the Infant Jesus, depicted in the frame, hold in their hands the Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, also known as the Carmelite Scapular.

A key symbol of devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel is the Holy Scapular, a religious item that has been around since the 13th century.

In the year 1251, the Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Simon Stock. During this apparition, Holy Mary gave Saint Simon the Carmelite Scapular, promising that whoever dies wearing the scapular will not suffer eternal fire, which became a symbol of protection and salvation.