MATRIARCH • NEW TESTAMENTc. 20 BC – c. AD 45

Mary (Mother of Jesus)

Μαριάμ (Mariam) / מִרְיָם (Miryām) • Meaning: "Beloved / Star of the Sea"

The Handmaid of the Lord & Blessed Among Women

A devout young Jewish woman of Nazareth chosen by divine grace to bear the Messiah through the Holy Spirit. Her surrender (*Fiat*) stands as an eternal beacon of discipleship.

Key Spiritual Virtues:

✦ Pure Surrender✦ Humility✦ Contemplation✦ Faithful Endurance

Biographical Timeline & Pivotal Moments

The Annunciation

Luke 1

Visited by the Archangel Gabriel with the divine declaration.

The Nativity in Bethlehem

Luke 2

Gave birth to the Savior in a humble manger.

Standing at the Cross

John 19 & Acts 1

Accompanied Jesus to Calvary and gathered with the early Church in the Upper Room.

Key Scriptures & Verses

"Mary said, "Behold, the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word.""

Luke 1:38Explore Verse Study

"Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord. My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.""

Luke 1:46-47Explore Verse Study

Lessons for Modern Believers

Yielding fully to God’s will brings eternal blessings despite earthly hardship.

Treasuring and pondering God’s works deepens divine peace.