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was of average stature, or as others suggest, slightly more than average; Her hair golden in appearance; Her eyes bright with pupils like shiny olives; Her eyebrows strong in character and moderately dark, Her nose pronounced and Her mouth vibrant bespeaking sweet speech; Her face was neither round nor angular, but somewhat oblong; the palm of Her hands and fingers were longish… In conversation with others She preserved decorum, neither becoming silly nor agitated, and indeed especially never angry; without artifice, and direct, She was not overly concerned about Herself, and far from pampering Herself, She was distinctly full of humility. Regarding the clothing which She wore, She was satisfied to have natural colors, which even now is evidenced by Her holy head-covering. Suffice it to say, a special grace attended all Her actions.

For · the All-Pure Virgin Mary
Romanian Orthodox Patriarchate (Basilica.ro EN) · Aug 14 · View source

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She was a Virgin not only in body, but also in soul, humble of heart, circumspect in word, wise in mind, not overly given to speaking, a lover of reading and of work, and prudent in speech. Her rule of life was to offend no one, to intend good for everyone, to respect the aged, not envy others, avoid bragging, be healthy of mind, and to love virtue.

For · the All-Pure Virgin Mary
Romanian Orthodox Patriarchate (Basilica.ro EN) · Aug 14 · View source Wikipedia
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the luminous image of a faithful wife and mother, the model of martyric patience in suffering, and the example of generous love for the Church and people.

For · St. Maria Brâncoveanu
OrthoChristian.com (Pravoslavie.ru EN) · Aug 17 · View source Ukrainian Ambassy in Romania (Посольльство України в Румунії) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0 Wikipedia
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Her humility, patience and faithfulness to the will of God raised the Maiden of Nazareth higher than the heavens,

For · the Maiden of Nazareth
Orthodox Times (EN) · Aug 16 · View source
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