Mary the Mother of God; the theotokos, the God-bearer.

She becomes a model for all believers because she dared to believe that which the world would say is impossible: "I am the Lord's servant. May it be to me as you have said."

O Theotokos and Virgin, rejoice, Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with You; Blessed are You among Women, and Blessed is the Fruit of Your Womb, for You Have Borne the Saviour of Our Souls.