the Virgin Mary

noun

: the mother of Jesus Christ

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Doran served as a member of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary at the St. Joseph Retreat House in Milton, about six miles away from where the crash unfolded at about noon on Wednesday. Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025 According to the story, the Virgin Mary appeared to Rychold de Faverches, a Catholic noblewoman, in 1061. Lamorna Ash, The Dial, 6 May 2025 In general, the reference site states, Roman Catholics veer from other branches of Christianity in their beliefs about the sacraments and the importance of the papacy, in addition to a focus on the saints and the Virgin Mary. Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 1 May 2025 Known for his Marian devotion—which encourages piety and seeks the intercession of the Virgin Mary—and strict doctrinal stances, he is viewed as a potential challenger to Parolin, especially in early voting rounds and has odds of 7/1. Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the Virgin Mary

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“The Virgin Mary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Virgin%20Mary. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

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