The Queenship of Mary?

“To serve the Queen of Heaven is already to reign there, and to live under her commands is more than to govern.” - Saint John Vianney

Happy feast of the Queenship of Mary!#Catholic #Catholicism #CatholicChurch #FeastDay #Scripture #Tradition #PrayForUs #HolyMenAndWomen pic.twitter.com/F8yHIQ5SwY

— IHE (@HumanEcologyCUA) August 22, 2024

El Greco's Icon of The Dormition

This icon dates to the 16th century. It's by Domenikos Theotokopoulous, who travelled into Western Europe during the Spanish Renaissance. He become legendary in the West simply as 'El Greco'; 'The Greek'.
Watch our video on the Dormition icons: https://t.co/MSOaanjovx pic.twitter.com/CCsUrbnzQz

— Patristix (@patristix) August 17, 2023

Arakiotissa

It's an icon of the Theotokos "Arakiotissa." This blogger gives a great explanation of it: https://t.co/chWIQBNh5k

— Victoria Emily Jones (@artandtheology) December 6, 2021

The Synaxis of Holy Joachim and Anne

The Synaxis of Ss Joachim and Anne https://t.co/Vnup0TOlD5 pic.twitter.com/SUOztkokv4

— NLM (@NLMblog) September 9, 2021

Saints Anne and Joachim were the parents of the Virgin Mary. After praying for a child, the couple was visited by an angel who told them that a daughter would be born to them, who would remain a virgin and be blessed above all other women. Saints Joachim and Anna, pray for us! pic.twitter.com/0UO5NdHwRF

— Pontifical Oriental Institute (@theorientale) September 9, 2021

Today, September 9, Afterfeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos, the Church commemorates the Synaxis of Holy and Righteous Ancestors of God Joachim and Anna#orthodox_times https://t.co/hfDFoAEIx7

— Orthodox Times (@orthodox_times) September 9, 2021

Feast of the Dormition

In giving birth you retained your virginity, in falling asleep you did not abandon the world, o Mother of God. You passed into life, for you are the Mother of Life, and by your prayers you deliver our souls from death. (Troparion, Tone 1) pic.twitter.com/hobkU4NR7s

— Pontifical Oriental Institute (@theorientale) August 15, 2021

The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokoshttps://t.co/wQdCiHRI0g
Neither the grave nor death could contain the Theotokos, the unshakable hope, ever vigilant in intercession and protection. As Mother of life, He who dwelt in the ever-virginal womb transposed her to life. pic.twitter.com/k74rTehhvY

— Trisagionfilms (@TrisagionFilms) August 15, 2021

The Feast of the Dormition

Check out our video on the icon of the Dormition of the Theotokos.
Link: https://t.co/wQdCiI9joQ
Today we celebrate the fore feast of the falling asleep of the Theotokos. Holy tradition says that they found the coffin empty as her body was taken up into heaven with our Lord. pic.twitter.com/gt1h7nb6vd

— Trisagionfilms (@TrisagionFilms) August 14, 2021

In the Immaterial Spirit, the whole world hath been mystically adorned upon the glorious memory; and it doth cry to thee joyously: Rejoice, O Virgin, thou boast of the Christian race. pic.twitter.com/CltjCDMWc3

— Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada (@GO_Metropolis) August 14, 2021

The Vladimir Icon

On 6 July, the Church honours the Vladimir Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos.
Read more https://t.co/xurrLpGd8r

Photo: Hand-painted Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God, icon-painting studio of St Elisabeth Convent.
To order this icon and other products: https://t.co/s29Y6vMHOw pic.twitter.com/h8DZ2owB0M

— St Elisabeth Convent. Orthodox Life And Chants (@StElisabethConv) July 6, 2021

"Beneath Thy Protection"

'Beneath Thy Protection' is a Christian hymn and prayer. It is the oldest known Marian prayer and the oldest preserved extant hymn to Mary as Theotokos.
In the video, the chant is performed by the Monastic Choir of St Elisabeth Convent. https://t.co/JzeLBtTZ3j

— St Elisabeth Convent. Orthodox Life And Chants (@StElisabethConv) June 11, 2021

The Most Holy Theotokos of the Inexhaustible Chalice

On 18 May, the Church honours the Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos 'The Inexhaustible Chalice'.
Continued at https://t.co/5JJeIe5NLj
Photo: Hand-painted Icon of the Mother of God the Inexhaustible Chalice, icon-painting studio of our Convent.
To order: https://t.co/jftGf7p8Ln pic.twitter.com/cZO2Q3RCsN

— St Elisabeth Convent. Orthodox Life And Chants (@StElisabethConv) May 18, 2021

Mary: Co-Redemptrix?

A new episode of Sed Contra: Is Mary Co-Redemptrix? Is She Mediatrix of All Graces?

We're joined by @kevinmclarke, William Diem, @dlendman2, and @thomaesplendor. https://t.co/4RavSy3yKB

— The Sacra Doctrina Project (@sacradoctrina) April 1, 2021

The Feast of the Annunciation

Today is the crown of our salvation, and the unfolding of the eternal mystery; the Son of God becomes the Virgin’s Son, and Gabriel brings the good tidings of grace. With him let us also cry to the Mother of God: rejoice, Full of grace! The Lord is with you. (Troparion, Tone 4) pic.twitter.com/BAJpJihQXJ

— Pontifical Oriental Institute (@theorientale) March 25, 2021

Annunciation of the Theotokos:https://t.co/0t0vnuaON1
This is one of the Great Feasts of the Church
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. pic.twitter.com/eJTt2Kk383

— Trisagionfilms (@TrisagionFilms) March 25, 2021

A Right Emphasis?

There is a sense of co-redeemer that is dependent upon her being the Theotokos, but there is another sense of co-redeemer that includes it but does not necessarily need that, and this sort of role is possible for all who are adopted in Christ.

At this morning’s general audience, Pope Francis said that Jesus entrusted the Virgin Mary to us as a Mother, “not as co-redeemer.” https://t.co/iidMpfS0GD

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) March 24, 2021

Mosaic of Platyera Mother of God in Romania's National Cathedral

In Pictures: The Making of the Giant Platytera Mother of God Mosaic Icon at Romania’s National Cathedral | Painter Daniel Codrescu and his team are working tirelessly on the mosaic painting of Romania’s National Cathedral. https://t.co/L6lAmiA0mX pic.twitter.com/4FtUwyaZOM

— Pravmir.com (@Pravmir_English) February 7, 2021

Receptivity

Crisis: Far from the Spirit of the Lord: On the Pope’s New Motu Proprio by Peter Kwasniewski

What we need to see, and see clearly, is this: the highest dignity of the baptized is to welcome Christ the Lord in Holy Communion. Period. Nothing else they do, no other function or service or activity, can compare to the Marian privilege of receiving God. When we elaborately multiply functions, services, and activities, we introduce distractions, invert priorities, build false hierarchies, and undermine simple faith, devotion, humility, and reverence. The participatio actuosa or actual participation of the faithful in the liturgy is not about doing, but about being, or more precisely, being a good recipient of the Word, so that this Word may be fruitful in us. It is not about busyness with much serving, but about contemplation, the union of love.

There is also the receptivity of the Son, who receives everything from the Father. Marian receptivity is symbolized by her, as a woman, becoming the Theotokos. Marian receptivity on a spiritual level is the receiving of the Divine Life by being a filia in Filio, just as the Son receives everything He is from the Father.

John Cavadini on the Theotokos

Today is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. @JohnCavadini presents a renewed Marian dogmatic in this essay:https://t.co/dltqxqkZId

— Church Life Journal (@ChurchLifeND) January 1, 2021

A Quote of St. Gregory Palamas

All divinely inspired Scripture was written because of the Virgin who brought forth God incarnate.
— Saint Gregory Palamas pic.twitter.com/jiSwBLfmeI

— Jacob Sherman (@Shermanicus) December 26, 2020

The Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple

Today is the Entry of the Theotokos
"Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle. pic.twitter.com/wpDpXIJKBM

— Trisagionfilms (@TrisagionFilms) November 21, 2020

Today is the prelude of the good pleasure of God and the proclamation of salvation for the human race. In the Temple of God the Virgin is revealed, and announces Christ. To her let us cry aloud with a mighty voice: Rejoice, fulfillment of the Creator’s plan. pic.twitter.com/nFxWji2Fpw

— Pontifical Oriental Institute (@theorientale) November 21, 2020

.@EcuPatriarch Bartholomew performed the Divine Liturgy for the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple at the celebrating Presentation of Virgin Mary Cathedral in Pera, Constantinople#orthodox_times

https://t.co/4Sgtpda078

— Orthodox Times (@orthodox_times) November 21, 2020

Feast of the Entry of the Virgin Mary into the Temple at @halkischool #orthodox_times

https://t.co/rFAOq9SNRI

— Orthodox Times (@orthodox_times) November 21, 2020

The Kazan Icon of the Theotokos

On 4 November, the Church honours the Kazan Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos.

Read more at https://t.co/cnCHzimbZJ

Photo: Hand-painted Icon of the Mother of God of Kazan, the icon-painting studio of the Convent.
To order this icon and other products: https://t.co/jftGf7p8Ln pic.twitter.com/gK7P4ssPcA

— St Elisabeth Convent. Orthodox Life And Chants (@StElisabethConv) November 4, 2020

The Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, and National Unityhttps://t.co/wE5qqzDy9y

Nun Cornelia (Rees)

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— Orthodox Christianity (@Orthodoxy2019) November 4, 2020

The Tenderness Icon

On 20 October, the Church honours the “Tenderness” Icon of the Mother of God of the Pskov Caves.
More at https://t.co/LZnHiCiw5d

Photo: Hand-painted Tenderness Icon of Theotokos, the icon-painting studio of St Elisabeth Convent.

Make your order: https://t.co/jftGf7p8Ln pic.twitter.com/z5M0HB8wSj

— St Elisabeth Convent. Orthodox Life And Chants (@StElisabethConv) October 20, 2020

Feast of the Protection of the Holy Mother of God

The Byzantine Feast of the Protection of the Mother of God https://t.co/y9ke476hfz pic.twitter.com/MgQkYMr2rI

— NLM (@NLMblog) October 14, 2020

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