Annunciation
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The announcement by the archangel Gabriel to Mary that she will give birth to a son, namely Jesus. Celebrated on 25th March.
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See also
- Angelus
- Gabriel
- Fleur de lys
- Incarnation (Christianity)
- Annunciade, orders instituted with a view of the Annunciation
- Maryland Day
- Church of the Annunciation, in Nazareth
- Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, in Nazareth
- Roman Catholic Marian art
- Seven Joys of Mary
- Seven Sorrows of Mary
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