“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.

Patriarch Daniel of Romania ›

Patriarch

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“Her humility, patience and faithfulness to the will of God raised the Maiden of Nazareth higher than the heavens,

“The Mother of God shows us this preparation. She said yes to God at the Annunciation. She remained with Christ throughout her life. She stood beside Him at the Cross. She prayed together with the Apostles. And at the end, she passed over to Him

“Let us ask the Mother of God to teach us also to say to God, every day of our lives: Let it be to me according to Your word

“He described her as the consolation of those who mourn, the hope of those undergoing trials, and a safe refuge for all who turn with faith to her maternal love.

“he would take the humility, obedience and self-offering of the Theotokos as his guide and example.

“And through these words, she also tells us to do what the Saviour Jesus Christ teaches us in the Gospel. Thus, the entire life of the Mother of God is defined by humility and by great concern for everything taking place around her, but she is not absent. She is always present in the midst of Christians.