Virgin Mary

noun

: the mother of Jesus

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The pilgrimage to Jasna Gora in Czestochowa Poland takes place in August, with the goal of reaching the monastery by August 15, which is the Catholic Church’s celebration of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Markiewicz said. Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025 Maia Morgenstern played the Blessed Virgin Mary, with Monica Bellucci appearing in the role of Mary Magdalene. Both installments of Gibson’s latest will be produced by Gibson and his Icon Productions partner Bruce Davey, as previously announced. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025 The skull was found in the ossuary portion of the Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Székesfehérvár, Hungary. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025 Monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel: 1628 Ridge Rd. — Join the Carmelite Fathers in celebrating their 75th anniversary with Mass celebrated by Bishop McClory at 5 p.m. on July 19. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Virgin Mary

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Virgin Mary was in the 14th century

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“Virgin Mary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Virgin%20Mary. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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