A portrait of St. Mary, Mother of God
St. Mary, Mother of God
1st century BC – 1st century
Feast
January 1 · I c.
Patron of
The Church · All humanity · Mothers · Marian patronages
Order
Mother of God / Biblical Saint
Mother of Jesus Christ, daughter of Sts. Joachim and Anne, spouse of St. Joseph; conceived without original sin (Immaculate Conception, defined 1854) and assumed body and soul into heaven (Assumption, defined 1950). Theotokos ("God-bearer") proclaimed at the Council of Ephesus (431). Mother of the Church; honored under countless titles.
Life & Times
Born: 1st century BC · Died: 1st century · From: Judea / Israel.
Patronage
St. Mary, Mother of God is invoked as the patron of the church, all humanity, mothers, marian patronages. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.”— Gospel of Luke 1:38 — her Fiat at the Annunciation.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Mary, Mother of God, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.