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Teachings on Mary's Perpetual Virginity

by EMC

 

Dogma:

Mary conceived by the Holy Spirit without the cooperation of man. (De fide)

Mary bore her Son without any violation of her virginal integrity. (De fide)

After the Birth of Jesus, Mary remained a Virgin. (De fide)

 

Church Teaching on the Matter

Scripture

Catechism of the Catholic Church

Church Fathers

Catholic Encyclopedia

 

Further Reading

A Bogus Greek Argument against Mary's Perpetual Virginity by Ronald K. Tacelli, S.J.

The Key to Understanding Mary by James Akin

How Did St. Jerome Defend Mary's Perpetual Virginity? by James Akin

How Would Mary's Virginity Have Been Understood in a First Century Jewish Context? by James Akin