Mosaic of Madonna of Coromoto unveiled in Vatican Gardens

A new image of the Virgin Mary now stands on the interior walls of Bastione di Maestro in the Vatican Gardens: She is Our Lady of Coromoto, Patroness of Venezuela. On that Monday morning, October 20, a ceremony was held after unveiling and blessing a mosaic with an image of seated Mary and Child following the canonization service for Venezuela's two first saints, José Gregorio Hernández and Mother Carmen Rendiles Martínez.Among others present were Archbishop Emilio Nappa, Secretary General to the Governorate; Archbishop Alberto Ortega Martín, Apostolic Nuncio to Venezuela; Bishop Benito Adán Méndez Bracamonte, Military Ordinary; His Excellency Mr. Franklin Mauricio Zeltzer Malpica Ambassador of THE Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela at Holy See; Gabriela Jiménez, Vice President For Science And Technology Ecosocialism And Health Sector In Venezuela.Of note were very brief addresses from Archbishop Nappa; Monsignor Javier Domingo Fernandez Gonzalez and Archbishop Ortega Martin also giving due blessing to the image while leading a prayer toward it.Mosaic creation could be attributed back to support received by artist Luis Enrique Mogollón from his home country—Venezuelan Episcopal Conference working alongside Embassy Of The Bolivarian Republic Of Venezuela To The Holy See based out within Vatican City State itself where original piece currently installed today.Greetings go out most particularly towards His Excellency Archbishop Alberto Ortega Martín Titular Archbishop Midila Apostolic Nuncio Venezuela His Excellency Franklin Mauricio Zeltzer Malpica Ambassador Bolivarian Republic Venezuela Holy See along with any Bishops Prelates Ambassadors Officials Clergy Religious Men Women Other Venezuelans Who May Be Present Here Today For This Important Occasion Which Marks Official Unveiling Image Our Lady Coromoto Declared Patroness Country By Pope Pius XII Back October Seventh Nineteen Forty-Four A.D.This work does not represent mere artistry but encapsulates within itself manifold faiths belonging multitudes who revere Virgin Mary as Mother – bringing forth hope into their despairing moments besides being assistant consoler too!In her 1652 apparitional sequence before indigenous chief Coromoto demonstrated unyielding perseverance against refusal resistance or even passive neglect among offspring thus tracing parallels between herself plus original native leader finally opting conversion baptism alike nonetheless still she kept pleading! She spoke directly using exact vernacular addressed toward both Coromoto wife saying: “Go to house white people ask them pour water on your I speak of Dr. José Gregorio Hernández, who the later Pope Francis described as “the doctor of the poor and an apostle of peace” (General Audience, September 13, 2023). After his canonization, he becomes the first Saint from Venezuela. For people, José Gregorio was a saint right from the day he died.Among the individuals beatified was Mother Carmen Elena Rendiles Martínez, foundress of the Servants of Jesus of Venezuela. She found Christ in every poor person she assisted, and her service to humanity was inspired by a strong Eucharistic faith. These newly recognized intercessors were also known for their deep devotion to Our Lady of Coromoto.I extend heartfelt thanks to all who helped bring about this event: the Venezuelan Episcopal Conference, the Embassy of Venezuela to the Holy See, and all faithful bearers of love for Our Lady in their hearts.