the Virgin Mary

noun

: the mother of Jesus Christ

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One of the most stunning exhibitions of the year put the spotlight on Our Lady of Guadalupe, which has a long history dating back to 1531, tied to four apparitions of the Virgin Mary to a peasant in Mexico. Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025 Artwork depicting the Virgin Mary adorn the walls, cans of salsa and Abuelita brand hot chocolate rest in a decorative pantry shelf, and a vintage Singer sewing machine sits alongside a basket of flowers and gardening hat. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025 Its roots go back to the 17th century, when people of Lyon vowed to honor the Virgin Mary for protecting the city from plague. Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2025 The December 12 celebration is a centuries-old tradition for the Catholic faithful, honoring the Virgin Mary. Rick Montanez, CBS News, 12 Dec. 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 28 Dec. 2025.

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