Society of Mary

Episcopalians dedicated to the Glory of God and the Holy Incarnation of Christ under the invocation of Our Lady, Help of Christians.

About Mary

Mary, Mother of the Lord Jesus is by far the most popular and beloved of all the saints. Churches throughout the world honour her with chapels, altars, and shrines. The Book of Common Prayer honors her with four special feastdays, to which is added several others in many places. It is fitting that there be within the Anglican Communion, a society which honours the Blessed Virgin Mary, and bears witness to the mystery of Christ's Holy Incarnation.

The Scriptures tell us that Mary is full of grace, and was chosen of God. "Be it unto me according to thy word," was Mary's joyous response to God's plan of redemption. Her obedience initiated the process of our salvation. In her, "the Word became flesh." She has a unique and special relationship with Jesus, and was close to him during his ministry, and the first miracle was performed at her instigation. On the Cross, Jesus gave her to his disciple John, "behold, your mother," and thus to all mankind. And on the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended upon her and the apostles. She is indeed "Mother of the Church." Her word to us is, "Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it!"