Virgin Mary

noun

: the mother of Jesus

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The pilgrimage to Jasna Gora in Czestochowa Poland takes place in August, with the goal of reaching the monastery by August 15, which is the Catholic Church’s celebration of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Markiewicz said. Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025 Maia Morgenstern played the Blessed Virgin Mary, with Monica Bellucci appearing in the role of Mary Magdalene. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025 The religious display of the Lady of Guadalupe in lights at the factory, Maria’s prayer table, my own religious statues outside my home, and the plastic Virgin Mary in yards are merely means to the end — worshiping God and thanking him for our existence, salvation and his abundant mercy. Judy Knotts, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 The school was founded in 1937 as Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Junior College, operated by the Felician Sisters, nuns from Felician Central Convent in Livonia. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Virgin Mary

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Virgin Mary was in the 14th century

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“Virgin Mary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Virgin%20Mary. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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