the Virgin Mary

noun

: the mother of Jesus Christ

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Although other teachers at the school have personal items referencing religion on display — including a coffee mug with a biblical reference, a photo of the Virgin Mary and a Santa Claus — Castro is the only one who was asked to move hers, attorneys said. —

Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025 What is the difference between the Virgin Mary and the Lady of Guadalupe? The Virgin of Guadalupe is one of the many manifested versions of the Virgin Mary of Nazareth, the mother of Jesus, according to the Catholic faith. —

Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024 Visitors are welcome to tour the church that houses what many believe is a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary. —

Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2025 Famous examples of pareidolia include seeing a man in the moon; a potato chip with the face of the Virgin Mary; or a bathroom floor tile that looks like Donald Trump. —

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for the Virgin Mary

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