Product Description
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Statue
Hand-Carved Wood | 13 Inches Tall
Bring a powerful American Marian devotion into your home with this beautifully crafted 13-inch wood carved statue of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary cherished especially in New Orleans and throughout Louisiana.
This statue depicts Mary holding the Child Jesus, symbolizing her swift and loving intercession in times of need. Hand-carved from wood with reverent detail, it is ideal for home prayer spaces, parish settings, offices, or as a meaningful Catholic gift.
A Devotion Rooted in Prompt Help
The devotion to Our Lady of Prompt Succor dates back to the early 1800s, when French Ursuline nuns prayed for Mary’s quick assistance in saving their struggling New Orleans convent. Their prayers were answered “promptly,” giving rise to this unique Marian title.
The original statue arrived in New Orleans in 1810 and soon became associated with miraculous protection—most notably during the Great Fire of 1812, when shifting winds spared the Ursuline Convent, and during the Battle of New Orleans (1815), when prayers before the statue were followed by an unexpected American victory.
In gratitude, an annual Mass of Thanksgiving on January 8 has been celebrated ever since.
Honored by the Church
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Officially approved for public devotion in 1851
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First Marian statue crowned in the United States (1895)
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Declared Patroness of Louisiana and the Archdiocese of New Orleans in 1928
Today, she is especially invoked for protection during emergencies, including hurricanes, fires, and moments requiring urgent help.
Product Details
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Height: 13 inches
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Material: Hand-carved wood
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Design: Traditional depiction of Our Lady of Prompt Succor holding the Child Jesus
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Use: Home altar, chapel, parish, devotional display, or Catholic gift
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Feast Day: January 8
A Reminder of Hope in Urgent Times
This statue serves as a quiet yet powerful reminder that Mary hastens to help her children. Whether displayed as an act of devotion or given as a gift, Our Lady of Prompt Succor offers comfort, protection, and trust in God’s providence—especially when help is needed most.
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Create Amazon bullet points
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