Perpetual Virginity of Mary
Mary remained a virgin before, during, and after Christ's birth.
This doctrine is actively contested between major traditions. Faithful Christians disagree.
Key scriptures
- Ezek 44:2 — Then said the LORD unto me; This gate shall be shut, it shall not be opened, and no man shall enter in by it; because the LORD, the God of Israel, hath entered in by it, therefore it shall be shut.
- Luke 1:34 — Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?
- Matt 1:25 — And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.