Black Madonna of Einsiedeln "Gnostic" The original of this magnificent

The original of this magnificent statue

Overflowing with personal narratives in an adventurous life

" --Cory Thomas Hutcheson

basking in the summer sun

Black Madonna of Einsiedeln "Gnostic" The original of this magnificentOur Lady of the Dark Forest. Famous Black Madonna of Hermits, she is the national shrine of Switzerland. Monks sing "Salve Regina" every day in her honor. During her September 14th festivals she is dressed sumptuous robes and mantel. The chapel stands before a sacred dragon fountain from the Teutonic Pagan past and is a favored location for horse breeding. St. Meinrad's murderers were pointed out by two ravens (ascribed to the god Wotan) and his skull