“She suffered greatly and experienced the martyrdom of her husband and sons as a heavy cross, but with hope in God’s help.
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“She suffered greatly and experienced the martyrdom of her husband and sons as a heavy cross, but with hope in God’s help
“the luminous image of a faithful wife and mother, the model of martyric patience in suffering, and the example of generous love for the Church and people.
“endured imprisonment, contempt, hunger, and want, but didn’t fall into despair, instead being strengthened through prayer and hope in God.
“Saint Maria Brâncoveanu is an example of martyr-like endurance: passing through suffering without losing hope and enduring hardship without falling into despair.
“But if her Son, God Himself, died, was buried and rose again, she too chose to die, like all of us, and to be laid in the tomb. Yet the tomb could not contain her.
“martyr-like patience
“While she was in Kazan, in a prison in Russia, Christ appeared to her wearing the crown of thorns. She kept drawing near to wipe away the blood flowing from His head, wounded by the thorns. She then realised that if Christ suffered, suffering can bring us deliverance,
“He described her as the consolation of those who mourn, the hope of those undergoing trials, and a safe refuge for all who turn with faith to her maternal love.