Black Madonna of Częstochowa
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| Location | Częstochowa, Poland |
| Date | Attested as early as 14th century |
| Type | Wooden icon, bejewelled |
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| Patronage | Poland |
| Attributes | Black Madonna in Hodegetria form, Infant Jesus, fleur-de-lis robes, slashes on right cheek |
The Black Madonna of Częstochowa (Polish: Czarna Madonna z Częstochowy; Latin: Imago thaumaturga Beatae Virginis Mariae Immaculatae Conceptae, in Claro Monte, lit. 'Miraculous Image of the Immaculate Conception, the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Crystal Mountain'), also known as Our Lady of Częstochowa (Polish: Matka Boska Częstochowska) is a venerated icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary enshrined at the Jasna Góra Monastery in Częstochowa, Poland.
Pope Clement XI issued a Pontifical decree of canonical coronation to the image on 8 September 1717 via the Vatican Chapter. It has also merited three Pontifical golden roses.
The icon is venerated by both Catholics and Eastern Orthodox Christians.