Innocent virgin, spotless, without defect, untouched, unstained, holy in body and in soul, like a lily-flower sprung among thorns, unschooled in the wickedness of Eve, unclouded by womanly vanity.
Theodotus of Anchyra ,
.. Even before the Nativity, she was consecrated to the Creator. . .
Holy apprentice, guest in the Temple, disciple of the law, anointed by the Holy Spirit, clothed with divine grace as with a cloak, divinely wise in your mind; united to God in your heart. . . . Praiseworthy in your speech, even more praiseworthy in your action. . . . Good in the eyes of men, better in the sight of God.
Homily 6, 11; PO 19, 329.
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References:
Gambero, L., 1999. Mary and the Fathers of the Church 1st ed. Translated by Buffer, T., San Francisco: Ignatius Press.
