The Life of the Virgin Mary, the Theotokos: viewed and treated within the framework of Sacred Scriptures, Holy Tradition, Patristics and other ancient writings, together with the Liturgical and Iconographic Traditions of the Holy Orthodox Church

Publication Data: Buena Vista, CO: Holy Apostles Convent, 1989
Format: hardcover
Number of Pages: xvi + 615
Dimensions (l × w × h): 22.0 cm × 14.0 cm × 4.4 cm
Additional Information: black-and-white illustrations
ISBN: 0‒944359‒03‒5

   
Written and Compiled by Holy Apostles Convent

Volume 4 of Lives of the Saints Series

“Saint Ambrose (339-397), Bishop of Milan, wrote that 'Mary’s life, is a rule of life for all.' Mary Theotokos was to become an icon of the renewed Church. The following accounts narrated in this book will include all the important events in the life and times of the Virgin-Mother, from her Conception to her Dormition and bodily translation. Each chapter of her dedicated and sublime life will be viewed and treated within the framework of Sacred Scriptures and Holy Tradition; patristics and ancient writings; and the liturgical and iconographic traditions of the Holy Orthodox Church.”
—“Preface”

CONTENTS

Chapter I.
   The Conception by Righteous Anna of the Virgin Mary
Chapter II.
   The Nativity of the Virgin Mary
Chapter III.
   The Entrance of the Virgin Mary Into the Temple
Chapter IV.
   The Virgin Growing Up in the Temple
Chapter V.
   The Virgin Comes of Age
Chapter VI.
   The Annunciation of the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary
Chapter VII.
   The Mother of God Visits Righteous Elizabeth
Chapter VIII.
   Joseph Reproaches the Mother of God
Chapter IX.
   The Nativity According to the Flesh of Our Lord, God and Saviour, Jesus Christ
Chapter X.
   Wise Men Out of the East
Chapter XI.
   The Circumcision of Our Lord Jesus Christ, in the Flesh
Chapter XII.
   The Meeting of Our Lord and God and Saviour Jesus Christ, in the Temple
Chapter XIII.
   The Massacre of 14,000 Infants in Bethlehem and Its Borders
Chapter XIV.
   The Flight Into Egypt
Chapter XV.
   Daily Life
Chapter XVI.
   Christ at Twelve Years Old in the Temple
Chapter XVII.
   The Repose of the Righteous Elder Joseph
Chapter XVIII.
   The Marriage at Cana
Chapter XIX.
   Christ Shows Who is His Mother, Brother and Sister
Chapter XX.
   Christ Shows Who is Blessed
Chapter XXI.
   The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Chapter XXII.
   The Theotokos and the Myrrh-bearers: Mary Magdalene, Mary, Joanna, Salome, Susanna, Mary and Martha
Chapter XXIII.
   The Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Chapter XXIV.
   The Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Pentecost
Chapter XXV.
   The Early Years of the Church in Jerusalem
Chapter XXVI.
   The Theotokos on Mount Athos
Chapter XXVII.
   The Theotokos Returns to Jerusalem
Chapter XXVIII.
   The Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virign Mary
Chapter XXIX.
   The Theotokos is Bodily Translated on the Third Day
Appendix:
   A. Mary Theotokos and the Church
   B. The Gospel Reading for the Feasts of the Theotokos
Epilogue:
   The Theotokos as Mediatress
   List of Icons, Illustrations, Layouts and Maps
   End Notes
   Bibliography
   Other Publications by the Same Publishers