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Annunciation
1. the New Testament the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:26--38) 2. the festival commemorating this, held on March 25 (Lady Day) Annunciation dove and lily pictured with Virgin and Gabriel. [Christian Iconography: Brewer Dictionary, 645] Mary’s old cousin; bears John the Baptist. [N.T.: Luke 1:36–80] messenger angel; tells Mary she will bear Christ child. [N.T.: Luke 1:26–38] prayer adapted from the words of Gabriel to Mary announcing the coming birth of Christ. [N.T.: Luke 1:26–36] Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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