What does the virgin Mary mean?

The Virgin Mary is an important image in Christianity, representing the noblest female image in Christianity.

The Virgin Mary is the mother of Jesus Christ. Therefore, in the Christian traditions such as Catholicism and Orthodox Church, she is regarded as the mother without original sin, the mother of blessing and the representative of the title of Queen of Heaven. Historically, Christian worship of the Virgin Mary has a long history. Since the Middle Ages, people have often offered prayers and flowers in churches and families to pray for her protection and happiness.

Besides its position in Christianity, the Virgin Mary has many related legends and stories in history. Among them, the most famous ones are the Virgin Mary of Fatima in Portugal and the Virgin Mary of Lourde in France. These mysterious events of "the appearance of the Virgin Mary" also make the Virgin Mary widely worshipped all over the world.