noun
Maria Kannon; Virgin Mary disguised as Kannon
A statue of the Virgin Mary disguised as a Buddhist Kannon (Guanyin) statue, used by hidden Christians (Kakure Kirishitan) in Japan during the Edo period to avoid persecution.
長崎の教会にはマリア観音が展示されている。
A Maria Kannon statue is displayed at the church in Nagasaki.
マリア観音は、江戸時代の隠れキリシタンが信仰の対象とした。
The Maria Kannon was an object of worship for hidden Christians during the Edo period.