The early Christians consistently recognized Mary as the New Eve, drawing a direct parallel between her obedience and Eve’s ...

Art shows different scenes. A: The oldest example of a western representation of the Annunciation with Mary kneeling next to a source and with a pitcher or amphora in her hand is dated back to the ...

Mary is a key figure within Christianity, but especially within Catholicism. Mary is the Mother of Christ. She agreed to God’s plan to bear his Son. The angel said to her, “Don't be afraid ...

This is what Christians call the Annunciation. OISIN: That’s a big request! NARRATOR: Yes and it was a very important one! Mary agreed to follow God’s plan and do this special task.

The Annunciation is observed as the day in the Catholic faith when the angel Gabriel told Mary that she was chosen to carry Jesus, who in Christianity is the son of God. The event will take place ...