Mary[b] was a first-century Jewish woman of Nazareth, [9] the wife of Joseph and the mother of Jesus. She is an important figure of Christianity, venerated under various titles such as virgin or queen, many of which are mentioned in the Litany of Loreto.
Mary (flourished beginning of the Christian era) was the mother of Jesus, venerated in the Christian church since the apostolic age and a favorite subject in Western art, music, and literature. Mary is known from biblical references, which are, however, too sparse to construct a coherent biography.
Ask someone to name a famous Mary, and he or she will almost certainly mention “Mary, mother of Jesus.” She is perhaps the most famous “Mary” in history, even an object of worship for some.
Mary, also known as St. Mary the Virgin, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Mary, Mary Mother of God or the Virgin Mary is believed by many to be the greatest of all Christian saints. The Virgin Mother "was, after her Son, exalted by divine grace above all angels and men."
Her most common epithet is "the virgin Mary." She is celebrated by Eastern Orthodox Churches, Catholicism, and various Protestant denominations as "the mother of God." In Islam, Surah 19 of the Quran, the surah of Maryam, is devoted to her. Stories of Mary evolved over time.
Discover who Mary, the mother of Jesus, was according to the Bible. Learn about her life, faith, and role in God’s plan of salvation, from the Gospels to the early church.
Mary, the mother of Jesus, holds a significant place in Christian theology and history. She is revered as the woman chosen by God to bear His Son, Jesus Christ, and is often referred to as the "Blessed Virgin Mary."
A historical and theological exploration of the Virgin Mary (from sparse New Testament appearances to an enduring Catholicism legacy) tracing how a humble Galilean mother became Christianity’s most venerated woman.