YOUNGSTOWN — Polish Youngstown and St. Columba Cathedral will honor the Feast Day of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Eastern Europe’s most beloved Marian icon, with a special Mass at 11 a.m. Aug. 24 at St. Columba Cathedral, 154 W. Wood St.

The celebration includes a Polish lunch reception in the church hall hosted by Krakus Polish Deli and Bakery in Boardman and will feature live entertainment by Bob Buzecan of the Chardon Polka Band.

Known as the Black Madonna, Our Lady of Czestochowa has been a symbol of Polish identity, faith and resilience for more than 600 years. Her image, housed in the Monastery of Jasna Gora in Czestochowa, Poland, has inspired devotion worldwide.

The Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Siffrin will serve as celebrant, and other Slavic priests from the Youngstown Diocese have been invited. The Mass will include traditional Polish hymns and a community rendition of “Czarna Madonna.”

RSVP for catering is requested by calling 330-744-5233. A free-will offering of $15 per person is suggested. YSU students are admitted free with their YSU IDs.