The Holy Virgin St. Mary
There is no woman about whom the prophets prophesied, and
about whom the Holy Bible cared, like the Virgin Mary. There are
numerous symbols about her in the Old Testament. In the New
Testament also, there are her biography, her praise, and the miracles.
How many are the glorifying expressions and the contemplations,
which were cited about the Virgin in the books of the fathers. How
full of praise are the surnames by Which the Church calls her, and which
are inspired from the Spirit of the Holy Bible!
--His Holiness Pope Shenouda III
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St. Mary's Fast
August 7–21 |