Virgin Mary

The Virgin Mary, who is often referred to by her real name Mary (Aramaic, Hebrew: מרים, מריאם) but also as the Virgin Mary or Theotokos, came from Nazareth in Galilee and according to the New Testament is the mother of Jesus Christ. The Virgin holds a special place in Christian teaching and faith.
The references to the face of the Virgin Mary from the New Testament begin with the Annunciation of the Theotokos, that is, the appearance to Mary of the Archangel Gabriel and the transfer of the joyful news that she is the chosen one to bring into the world the Son of God, Jesus Christ. The references continue throughout the description of Christ’s life, from his Birth to his Crucifixion. According to Christian tradition, the Virgin Mary was born in Jerusalem. She was the daughter of the breeder Joachim and Anna, who came from the royal line of David. Anna was barren, but her barrenness is resolved and the Virgin Mary is born. The Orthodox Church celebrates this event of conception on December 9 of each year.