Mariology

Christian theologian, philosopher, and saint (354–430)

Pope from 440 to 461 (390–461)

thumb|right|The Eleusa icon|Eleusa style such as this Vladimir icon of the Madonna with the [[Christ Child nestled against her face, has been depicted in both the Eastern and Western churches.]] Mariology is the Christian theological study of Mary, mother of Jesus. Mariology seeks to relate doctrine or dogma about Mary to other doctrines of the faith, such as those concerning Jesus and notions about redemption, intercession and grace. Christian Mariology aims to place the role of the historic Mary in the context of scripture, tradition and the teachings of the Church on Mary. In terms of socia

enclosed garden; attribute of the Virgin Mary

The Antidicomarians or Antidicomarianites, also called Dimoerites, were a Christian sect active from the 3rd to the 5th century. Their name was invented by an opponent, Epiphanius of Salamis, who described them as heretical in his Panarion. The existence of the Antidicomarians as an organized sect may be doubted, as it is attested only in Epiphanius, but the doctrines he attributes to them were certainly matters of live debate in the late 4th century, and were condemned as heresy by prominent Christians such as St. Augustine of Hippo, and St. Ambrose of Milan.

Croatian Franciscan Mariologist (1899–1977)

Lutheran views on Mary, mother of Jesus