Oldest Icon of Mary in Rome Framed Postcard Angel John was known to live

John was known to live on very little food

Generally the Sacred Heart means the interior life of Jesus

"Do small things with great love

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Oldest Icon of Mary in Rome Framed Postcard Angel John was known to liveThis ancient picture of Mary is one of the oldest pictures of her. It is believed to be the oldest Icon of Mary in Rome, and dates to perhaps the 400s, or even earlier. It is an icon of just Mary, without the Christ child, and is called Maria Advocata, or Advocata Nostra, Our Advocate. In Medieval times it was often attributed to St. Luke. It demonstrates the existence of Marian devotion in the Early Church. The image has been in custody of the