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'The Holy Virgin St. Mary' by HH Pope Shenouda III [Part 1] | The Harvest (Fr. Matthias Shehad)
HH Pope Shenouda III’s teaching, presented by Fr. Matthias Shehad, explores the role and significance of the Holy Virgin St. Mary in the church. This first part focuses on her unique place as the bearer of God (Theotokos), the difference between veneration and worship, and how God honors her for her role in salvation history. Fr. Matthias discusses important theological distinctions, including the Orthodox position on original sin, the perpetual virginity of Mary, and her life’s trials and miracles. He also covers significant feast days dedicated to St. Mary, her presence in church…
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