Marian Doctrine

The Marian Doctrine refers to the set of beliefs held by the Catholic Church regarding Mary, the mother of Jesus. It affirms her special role in salvation history, emphasizing her as the Mother of God (Theotokos), her Immaculate Conception (being conceived without original sin), and her perpetual virginity. Additionally, Catholics honor her Assumption—being taken bodily into heaven—and see her as an intercessor who prays for believers. These doctrines highlight her unique closeness to God and her importance in Catholic devotion and theology.