Kosztowności w nazwaniach Matki Bożej (na materiale „125 litanii Maryjnych” w oprac. J. Kumali)
Valuables in the Names of the Mother of God (Based on ‘125 Litanies of the Virgin Mary’ by J. Kumala)

Summary/Abstract: The invocations and descriptors, which are analyzed in this text, are excerpted from a collection of litanies.They have two sources: Revelation and folk piety. There are some references to precious items in theimagery of Mary contained in these litanies. They indicate that she is seen more as a Mother and Mediatrixinterceding with Christ for people than as a Queen. We find mainly poetic and individualized terms,probably the authors’ own personal constructions. They usually have the dual function of honoring Maryand expressing her high dignity. The litany invocations and Marian expressions resound with admirationfor the unique role of the Mother of God in the history of salvation and with gratitude for her participationin the life and mission of Christ. Above all, they image Mary as a model for women and mothers.

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