Mother of Mercy

English

Etymology

Calque of Latin Mater Misericordiae and its descendants in other languages, viewing Mary as a sympathetic intermediary between Christians and the Godhead.

Proper noun

(the) Mother of Mercy

  1. (Christianity) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, particularly in Catholic contexts.

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