Mary, Mother of God: A Global Figure of Faith, Healing, and Hope
Across centuries, cultures, and continents, few figures command as much reverence and tenderness as the Virgin Mary . Whether she’s called Theotokos in Eastern Orthodoxy, Our Lady in Catholicism, or Maryam in Islamic tradition, her image evokes comfort, purity, and unwavering strength. What’s remarkable is how different religions and cultures interpret Mary—and yet, so often, they arrive at a similar truth: she is a symbol of maternal love, intercession, and the quiet power of surrendering to God’s will. In Catholic tradition, Mary is both Queen of Heaven and the sorrowful mother who stood at the foot of the Cross. In Orthodox Christianity, she is venerated as the ever-blessed Virgin, adorned in iconography, hymns, and Orthodox prayer books as the ultimate intercessor. Even in Islam, Mary is the most honored woman in the Qur’an—described as chosen and pure, and the only woman mentioned by name. She is seen as a model of obedience and faith. So what can we learn from her life? ...