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Mary Meyer's avatar

Do Orthodox believe in Mary’s perpetual virginity or do they believe she went on to have a normal, physical union with her husband?

Jamey Bennett's avatar

Hi Mary, yes, that's correct. Here's a basic explanation from an acquaintance of mine, and this is more or less how I would lay it out if you and me and Dave were discussing over a cup of joe:

https://www.goarch.org/-/the-ever-virginity-of-the-mother-of-god

Laurel Kovacs's avatar

Perpetual virginity - she is our Most Holy Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary.