Why is St. Mary such an important figure in Christianity? by Fr. Gabriel Wissa

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Why is St. Mary such an important figure in Christianity? In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit; One God, Amen. why is St. Mary such an important figure in Christianity? There’s a true need to answer this question because unfortunately many non-Orthodox misunderstand the Church’s dedication to St. Mary and, more often than not, this misunderstanding is extended to the choir of the saints as a whole. Some think that Orthodox Christians worship St. Mary and the saints as if they are some sort of deity but this is in no way our belief or intention. Orthodox Christians only worship the One Trinitarian God and no other! However, the Orthodox Church does hold St. Mary in great esteem. Why is that? Simply, because God Himself holds her in high esteem in comparison to the remainder of humanity. Although God’s love is equal to all, God’s relationship with humanity varies between one person and another. This is due to the human component of this relationship. SUBSCRIBE TO COA! https://www.youtube.com/copticorthodo... faith, sacrament & theology series : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slC6wAmkFyE&list=PLA20bNyz8F1DKN0XH06TAMxZhXOMxcfcj FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Website | http://www.copticorthodoxanswers.org/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/CopticAnswers/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/CopticAnswers/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/CopticAnswers