Mary the Theotokos
Mary receives the annunciation, bears and raises Jesus, appears in His ministry and at the Cross, and prays with the apostles before Pentecost.
Perspective note
Shared subject; this bundled record was originally written with an Orthodox-informed editorial lens.
Scripture
- Matthew 1:18-2:23 — Matthew narrates the conception, birth, infancy, and return from Egypt.
- Luke 1:26-56 — The annunciation, Mary's response, visitation, and Magnificat.
- Luke 2:1-52 — The Nativity, presentation, and finding in the temple.
- John 2:1-12 — Mary is present at Cana and directs the servants to Jesus.
- John 19:25-27 — Mary stands by the Cross and is entrusted to the beloved disciple.
- Acts 1:14 — Mary prays with the apostles, women, and Jesus's brothers.