the Virgin Mary

noun

: the mother of Jesus Christ

Examples of the Virgin Mary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Alistair Taylor-Young A statue of the Virgin Mary in a shop window at Lo Dico Arredi Sacri, a religious-goods store. Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2024 Strauss’s work is a significant departure from imagery traditionally associated with the Virgin Mary, who is more commonly seen being visited by the angel Gabriel, holding the baby Jesus or immersed in prayer. Kelsey Ables, Washington Post, 3 July 2024 Waiting for evacuation The bombardments in November shredded an image of the Virgin Mary at the compound’s entrance, ripped through the second floor of the main building, and set the roof on fire. Maggie Michael, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 July 2024 Ghetto Rodeo is a tribute brand founded in 2021 after the death of Saucedo’s brother, who continues to be the driving force behind Saucedo’s designs, many of which include religious emblems like the Virgin Mary and the cross. Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2024 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 27 Jul. 2024.

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