Quick Info
| Profession | Mother of Jesus |
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| Nationality | Jewish (Nazareth) |
| Birthplace | Nazareth, Galilee |
| Date of Death | XX/XX/0041 |
Latest News about Mary
04/11/2025
The Vatican’s doctrinal office rejected proposals to formally define Mary as co-redemptrix or co-mediatrix. It emphasized that devotion to Mary remains important, but clarified that the titles could confuse Christian teaching about redemption.
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Bio/Wiki
| Description | First-century Jewish woman, mother of Jesus, venerated in Christianity as the Virgin Mary, Mother of God. She is a central figure in Christianity, Islam, and Eastern Orthodoxy, known for her role in the divine conception of Jesus through the Holy Spirit. |
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Personal Life
| Residence | Nazareth, Galilee; Bethlehem; Jerusalem |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Joseph |
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Family
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| Children | Jesus |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Biblical accounts sparse; much known from apocryphal texts like Protoevangelium of James. | |
| 2. Present at Jesus' crucifixion and with apostles after ascension. | |
| 3. Venerated in Christianity, Islam (as mentioned in Quran), and Eastern Orthodox Church. | |
| 4. Described as a virgin chosen by God to conceive Jesus through the Holy Spirit. | |
| 5. Gave birth to Jesus in Bethlehem due to a Roman census decree. | |
| 6. Referred to as 'Theotokos' (God-bearer) in Eastern Orthodox tradition. | |
| 7. Celebrated with feast days including the Assumption (August 15) and Immaculate Conception (December 8) in Catholic tradition. | |
| 8. Appears in the Quran in Surah 19 (Maryam), honored as a model of piety. |