According to tradition, at the end of Mary’s earthly life, she was assumed, or taken up, into Heaven body and soul. Mary is now in Heaven with her son, crowned Queen of Heaven and seated at His right hand. The Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption every year on August 15th.
Immaculate Conception
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The Immaculate Conception is the truth that, from the beginning of her life, the Virgin Mary was saved from all sin, including Original Sin. Mary was prepared by God to be a holy vessel for our salvation.
Mother of God (Theotokos)
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A title for Mary that describes her motherhood of Jesus, who is fully human and fully God. Theotokos is Greek for “Mother of God.”
Queen of Heaven
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A title for Mary that describes how she reigns in Heaven as queen with her son, Jesus, the King. As Queen of Heaven, Mary is seated at the right hand of her son. She intercedes for us from Heaven.
