Have you ever heard of “Maria, the one who unties the knots”?, also known as the or Our Lady of Knotenlöserin. This iconic image is in the Church of Saint Peter am Perlach, in the city of Augsburg, Germany. This revelation is classical rendering of the Immaculate Conception for her gifts and her miracles.
In the Image of the Virgen de los Desatanudos we can appreciate the protection offered by the Holy Spirit. She is surrounded by angels and stepping on the head of a serpent with her left foot.. The work of the Virgin of the Undone Knots was painted by a German artist named Johann Georg Melchor Schimidtner, a man recognized for his works in the Catholic Church. The Virgen de los Desatanudos not only has faithful in Germany, but there are also some churches in Argentina. Devotees celebrate the day of the Virgin on December 8.
History of the Virgin of the Undone Knots
The history of the Virgin of the Undone Knots dates back to about the year 1700, when a German nobleman who had many problems with his wife prayed to the image of the Virgin Mary. During his prayers he asked for guidance and advice. Following this event, the relationship between man and wife improved and the grateful German nobleman asked a painter to embody that holy action.
The artist Johann Georg Melchior was inspired by the image of the and drew it under the holy spirit protection that represents, the blessing of the catholic church to all marriage. The Virgin in the painting is surrounded by angels that symbolize protection as well as their gifts while stepping on the head of a snake that represents evil and sin.
The most representative thing about the painting and the reason that name is given to it, is the fact that in his hands he holds a white ribbon, which on one side can be seen to be entangled, and when passing through his hands the ribbon is smooth. . This expression unnoticed by many, symbolizes how love and faith undo knots that represent the problems of humans and the power in having better communication.
The nobleman was amazed to see the beautiful work they had done, and with the thought that such, beauty was to be revered for everyone The next day, the man did not hesitate to donate it to the Blessed Virgins of Good Counsel, where the image remained for many years until the war hit the city and the sisters’ house was destroyed. The painting was saved and was able to reach the church of St. Peter am Perlach, in Augsburg, where it is still preserved.
The image also venerated in Argentina, arrives in the country in a very curious way. In 1984 a priest who went to study in Germany brought a postcard where the Virgin was shown. That priest is the now well-known Pope Francis, one of the many faithful to this Marian dedication.
Father Jorge Bergoglio at that time asked a local artist to please make a painting as beautiful as the one he had appreciated on his trip. He also gave her the postcard so that the artist could do her work. This is how today the beautiful Virgen de los Desatanudos, is located in the churches of St. Peter Am Perlach. This is in Germany and San José de Talar in Argentina.
mother of good advice
Our Lady is always there for us, ready to give us her hand when we need it most, just like a mother who, she never forsakes any of her children. As long as we trust her and have her in our hearts. The Virgin hears our prayers and she will not hesitate to come to our aid, in adversity. of those who are lost or simply lack a specific direction.
The trick to this is to never close your heart to the Virgin’s wishes. So if you don’t let her in and you don’t want to listen to her, you will see yourself as a disobedient son on your own. Allowing the Virgin the opportunity to help you is something that fills her with joy. She only wants the best for you, because she is your mother and she loves you.
The trick to this is to never close your heart to the Virgin’s wishes. Because if you don’t let her in and you don’t want to listen to her, you will see yourself as a disobedient son on your own. Allowing the Virgin the opportunity to help you is something that fills her with joy. She only wants the best for you, because she is your mother and she loves you.