‘ST. MARY’

The Blessed Virgin

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·         Mother of Jesus.

·         Spouse of the Holy Spirit

·         Betrothed of Saint Joseph

Born

• unknown; perhaps 20BC
• but celebrated on 8 September

Died

• unknown; assumed into heaven, date unknown
• Celebrated on 15 August

Name Meaning

• "myrhh of the sea",
• "beautiful or perfect one",
• "one loving Yahew",
• "one beloved by Yahew"
• "exhalted one",
• "well nourished",
• "strong one or ruling one"

Approved by Pope Sixtus V in 1587

(Reference: Catholic Forum.com)