Mary (Mother of Jesus)
~18 BCE–~41 CE · Jewish (Nazareth) · Roman-era Judea
Known for: The most venerated woman in history — mother of Jesus, Queen of Heaven, only woman named in the Quran
Mary is the mother of Jesus and most venerated woman in Christianity. Catholics honor her as Mother of God.
More paintings, sculptures, and prayers feature her than any other woman.
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