“Theotokos” translated as “God-bearer” or “Mother of God”.
Mary, the Blessed Virgin and Mother of God, was chosen by God to bear Jesus Christ, the Son of God made flesh. Full of grace and preserved in holiness, Mary humbly accepted the message of the Angel Gabriel at the Annunciation, responding with perfect obedience: “Be it done to me according to thy word.” Through her faithfulness, the Savior entered the world for the redemption of mankind.
Mary accompanied Christ throughout His earthly life, from His birth in Bethlehem to His crucifixion on Calvary, where she remained faithfully beside the Cross. Christ entrusted her to His disciples as a spiritual mother to the faithful. After the Resurrection, Mary remained with the early Church in prayer and devotion.
Honored throughout Christian history, Mary is recognized as the model of purity, humility, and obedience to God. Her maternal intercession and closeness to Christ have made her one of the most beloved figures in the Catholic faith.
Luke 1:26–38
The Angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will bear the Son of God.
Luke 1:39–56
Mary visits Elizabeth and proclaims the Magnificat.
Luke 2:1–20
Mary gives birth to Jesus Christ in Bethlehem.
John 2:1–11
Mary intercedes at the wedding feast of Cana.
John 19:25–27
Mary stands at the foot of the Cross and is entrusted to the beloved disciple.
Acts 1:12–14
Mary prays with the Apostles after Christ’s Ascension.
Patron of:
The Church, Mothers, Families, Purity, Humanity
Feast Day:
Mary, Mother of God – January 1
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – August 15
Immaculate Conception – December 8″
Illustration by: Colton Rompala