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rolig commented on the word marija pomo�?nica
Also, "Marija pomagaj". One of the most common Slovene titles for the Virgin Mary, represented in a said-to-be-miraculous painting (1814) by Leopold Layer in the Basilica of St. Vitus (St. Guy, Sveti Vid), in Brezje, near Radovljica, in Upper Carniola. In English, this title translates as Our Lady, Help of Christians.
April 25, 2009
bilby commented on the word marija pomo�?nica
Isn't it just 'Mary, Helper'? How is Christians implied?
April 25, 2009
rolig commented on the word marija pomo�?nica
You're right that the word "pomo�?nica" means "female helper", but the Marian title in English is "Our Lady, Help of Christians" (see here). Her full title in Slovene is actually "Marija pomo�?nica kristjanov", but people usually just say, "Marija pomagaj", which actually means "Mary, help!"
April 25, 2009