The one and only “Lady of Spain” is a black Madonna who reigns from the lofty heights of Montserrat. La Moreneta means the
“Little Black One”.
"She is the queen of the mountain, blackened by time and devotion, a bridge between the ancient and the eternal." — Ean Begg
At Montserrat Mountain in Catalonia, Spain, you will find the Benedictine Monastery that houses "la Moreneta" one of the many hundreds of Black Madonnas throughout the World. The essence of the Black Madonna is filled with mystery and intrigue, as well as love and special graces. When the Black Madonna "shows up" in life, pay extra special attention.
The Black Madonna of Montserrat is the focal point of this double sided medallion that features Saint Benedict on the reverse. It has been meticulously recast in Sterling Silver. Saint Benedict aka San Benito is the founder of the Benedictine Monks who care for Our Lady of Montserrat at Montserrat Mountain.
If you seek out the Black Madonnas, you will often find them housed in Benedictine Monasteries throughout the World. This is a limited edition necklace made from an antique holy medal dating back to the 1800's. It's a large medal, probably worn on a monk or nun's rosary or belt. We have a small number available in
solid Sterling Silver. It's heirloom quality and a collectors piece.
A Black Madonna pendant hangs from an Immaculate Heart with Seven Swords to create a double strand necklace that can be worn long or short. Cool and edgy, it's filled with reverence and devotion to the Madonna. The Bavarian "Cathedral Beads" are Black Jet with Copper tips and shaped like spires of the great cathedrals of Europe that house so many of theWorld's Black Madonnas.
