O.L.V is the abbreviation of Onze-Lieve-Vrouw in Dutch, meaning “Our Lady” in English. It is a title used to refer to the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus in Christian theology. In the context of the “Cathedral of Our Lady” (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal) in Antwerp, it is a reference to the Virgin Mary, and the cathedral is dedicated to her.
