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May 22, 2006

Mary, Our Cause of Rejoicing

Posted by kristinsdottir under Orthodox Christianity
 

“To imagine Mary’s response to that news of the Archangel Gabriel is beyond our comprehension. We have become so accustomed to hearing the account of the Annunciation that we forget the power and the wonder and the godly fear that must have overcome this young virgin. She was only about fourteen years of age when she said “Yes,” and when all creation began its rejoicing at its salvation….”

 

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