A Weeping BVM Statue Making News in Orlando

Orlando News Broadcast on Weeping BVM Statue

I thought this was interesting because it's a brand new sculpture that has not even been sold yet to any church....

The above link shows a video of that statue and more information on it.

Here's what they are saying about it (from link above):

(CBS) ORLANDO, Fla. A life-size statue of the Virgin Mary appearing to weep at an Orlando furniture store is no longer for sale.

The replica of the Pieta, the famous depiction of Mary cradling the body of her son Jesus Christ after he died, was shipped five weeks ago from Europe to Castle Designs.

The statue now has what appears to be a gray tear falling down the left cheek of the Virgin Mary, according to Castle Designs CEO Les Roberts. He said the tear appears to be coming from inside the statue.

The sculpture was to sell for 15-thousand dollars, but Roberts has taken the statue off the market and offered the Orlando Catholic Diocese to display it.

The original Pieta was carved by Michelangelo in 1499 and is considered one of his greatest works.

Worshippers have visited the store, asking for private prayers. The store has roped off the area where the statue is located.

A spokeswoman says The Diocese of Orlando has not decided to inspect the sculpture or accept Roberts' offer but are meeting to determine a "plan of action."



[edit on 25-4-2007 by Palasheea]