the Virgin Mary

noun

: the mother of Jesus Christ

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The Vatican is set to settle a longstanding debate over the role of the Virgin Mary, Jesus Christ’s mother, in salvation. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025 Go ice skating, indulge in a fluffy waffle, and then retire to a table at Elfde Gebod, a traditional pub where hundreds of statues of the Virgin Mary gaze down on the drinkers. Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025 The only noticeable element of faith amid the private cabanas, wine-tasting room and the sprawling grounds around a small concert venue is a serene garden next to a small pond that's dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Lauren Green, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025 Outside of the Lopez home was a life-sized altar to a Mexican version of the Virgin Mary, but Alex Lopez was focused on grabbing the essential items that his family would need. Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 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 10 Nov. 2025.

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