Fast of St. Mary

The Coptic Church venerates St. Mary as the "Theotokos,", the Mother of God, whom the Divine Grace chose to bear the Word of God in her womb by the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:35). Since she is considered to be the exemplary member in the church, and the interceding mother on behalf of her spiritual children, she is exalted above heavenly and earthly creatures. Therefore, the church does not cease glorifying (blessing) her, and celebrating her feasts in order that we imitate her and ask her intercessions on our behalf.

Related Resources

• Live Video Broadcast of St. Mary's Revival from St. Mark's Coptic Church, Jersey City, NJ
• Hymns of Veneration for St. Mary for H.G. Bishop Youssef, Cantor Gad Lewis, Higher Institute of Studies, and St. George, Geushi Shobra.
• The Holy Virgin St. Mary by H.H. Pope Shenouda III