Our Lady of Sorrows is a title given to the Virgin Mary, emphasizing her deep compassion and suffering during the events of her son, Jesus Christ's passion and crucifixion. This devotion highlights Mary's emotional pain as she witnessed the suffering of her son, making her a symbol of maternal love and empathy. The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows is celebrated on September 15, following the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Various artistic representations, such as paintings and sculptures, depict Mary with seven swords piercing her heart, symbolizing the seven sorrows she endured throughout her life.