Mary
Mother of Jesus

Jewish (Nazareth) Nazareth, Galilee

Quick Info

Profession	Mother of Jesus
Nationality	Jewish (Nazareth)
Birthplace	Nazareth, Galilee
Date of Death	XX/XX/0041

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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.

Personal Life

Residence	Nazareth, Galilee; Bethlehem; Jerusalem

Relationships & More

Spouse	Joseph

Family

Parents

Mother	St. Anne (apocryphal)
Father	St. Joachim (apocryphal)

Children

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.

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