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The story of The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Temple comes from a writing called the Protoevangelium of James (c. 150 A.D.). It tells of Mary being presented at the temple when she was three years old:
And her months were added to the child. And the child was two years old, and Joachim said: Let us take her up to the temple of the Lord, that we may pay the vow that we have vowed, lest perchance the Lord send to us, and our offering be not received. And Anna said: Let us wait for the third year, in order that the child may not seek for father or mother. And Joachim said: So let us wait. And the child was three years old, and Joachim said: Invite the daughters of the Hebrews that are undefiled, and let them take each a lamp, and let them stand with the lamps burning, that the child may not turn back, and her heart be captivated from the temple of the Lord. And they did so until they went up into the temple of the Lord. And the priest received her, and kissed her, and blessed her, saying: The Lord has magnified your name in all generations. In you, on the last of the days, the Lord will manifest His redemption to the sons of Israel. And he set her down upon the third step of the altar, and the Lord God sent grace upon her; and she danced with her feet, and all the house of Israel loved her. (Protoevangelium of James, no. 7)
As an apocryphal work, it is not considered part of the canon of The Bible, but as an historical document, it may provide insight into the life of the early Church.
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Who were the women nano nagle chose to continue her work after she died?
they were called the Presentation Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary - PBVM - commonly called the Presentation Sisters
Do you capitalize Blessed Virgin?
Yes. It is one of the titles associated with Mary, so it does get capitalized as Blessed Virgin.
What are the major feasts of Mary?
On the old liturgical calendar for the universal Church, there are 27 feasts directly relating to the Blessed Virgin Mary and her patronage. The eight feasts that are related to events in her life are here presented in the order they fall during the year: The Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Feb 2nd) The Annunciation (March 25th) The Visitation (July 2nd) The Assumption (Aug 15th) The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Sept 8th) The Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Oct 11th) The Presentation of Mary (Nov 21st) The Immaculate Conception (Dec 8th)
When was Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy created?
Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy was created in 1218.
Who is the saint of all saints?
The Blessed Virgin Mary is the Queen of Saints.
What is the explanation on feast days which honor Mary the mother of god?
The Blessed Virgin has a number of feast days and each one celebrates something different. See the link below for a list of all her feasts. Most are self explanatory or you can click on them for an explanation.
Is the Blessed Virgin Mary a patron of any group?
The Blessed Virgin Mary has countless patronages, because she is the Mother Of God.
When was Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary created?
Oblates of the Virgin Mary was created in 1829.
When was Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary created?
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church was created in 1971.
When was Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church created?
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church was created in 1847.
Is Saint Nicholas the most multipatron saint?
No, that honor would fall to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
What feast of Mary is celebrated on August 15?
It is the feast of the Assumption of Our Lady, the Blessed Virgin Mary.
