Mariology: Meaning and Definition of
Mar•i•ol•o•gy
Pronunciation: (mâr"ē-ol'u-jē), [key]
— n.
- the body of belief, doctrine, and opinion concerning the Virgin Mary.
- the study of the person and nature of the Virgin Mary, esp. in reference to her role in the incarnation of God in Christ.
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