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- The Annunciation:
- The Annunciation is the biblical event when the Archangel Gabriel visited the Virgin Mary to announce that she would conceive a child, Jesus, by the Holy Spirit. This event is described in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 1:26-38).
- Gabriel tells Mary that she has been chosen by God to be the mother of the Savior, and Mary responds with humility and acceptance, famously saying, “Let it be to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38).
- This moment is celebrated annually on March 25 as the Feast of the Annunciation in both the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches.
- The Immaculate Conception:
- The Immaculate Conception refers to the doctrine in Roman Catholic theology that Mary herself was conceived without original sin in order to be a pure vessel to carry the Son of God. While this refers to her conception, it is directly tied to her pregnancy with Jesus.
- The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated on December 8.
- The Visitation:
- After learning of her pregnancy, Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth, who is also pregnant with John the Baptist. During the Visitation (Luke 1:39-56), Elizabeth greets Mary as the mother of the Lord, and Mary responds with her beautiful song of praise known as the Magnificat.
- This event is often depicted in Christian art and is celebrated on May 31.
- Theological Significance:
- The pregnancy of the Virgin Mary is significant in Christian theology because it represents the moment when God took on human flesh. Jesus, as both fully divine and fully human, was conceived in Mary’s womb, making her role as the Mother of God (Theotokos) a central doctrine, particularly in the Eastern Orthodox and Catholic traditions.
- The fact that Mary conceived Jesus without a human father, through the Holy Spirit, is known as the Virgin Birth. This miracle affirms the divinity of Jesus and marks the beginning of God’s redemptive plan for humanity.
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