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Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Meaning of the Image

The image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is one of the most known in all of Christianity. But what does it mean? Why do the Greek letters say? Why is Jesus' sandal hanging off of his foot? Why does Jesus, as a child, look like an adult? What do the colors signify? Fr. Chris Alar answers these questions and more.

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