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Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a significant feast in the Orthodox Christian tradition, celebrating the birth of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. This event is not explicitly described in the Bible but is based on early Christian tradition. In Orthodox iconography, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is depicted in various ways. One common depiction is of Mary as a baby being presented to her parents, Joachim and Anna, in a joyful and reverent manner. Another common icon shows Mary as a young girl being raised in the Temple in Jerusalem. Icons of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary often include symbolic elements such as a lily, which represents Mary"s purity, or a scroll, symbolizing her role as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. The icon may also feature angels rejoicing and offering praises to God for the birth of Mary. The Orthodox Church celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on September 8th, marking the beginning of her life and her eventual role as the mother of Jesus Christ. This feast is a time of joy and thanksgiving for Orthodox Christians, as they honor the woman chosen by God to bear the Savior of the world.