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The Many Titles of The Virgin Mary
This rather complete list of poetic, devotional titles for the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God was culled from the Bible and the Catholic Tradition (hymns, litanies, novenas, poems, writings of the saints and Early Church Fathers) by Meredith Gould, Ph.D., who found the completion of her Jewish heritage in the Catholic faith.
 Am I the only one who wants to have in one handy location all the titles ascribed to Mary? I think not, and so I’ve compiled a fairly comprehensive but not exhaustive list of the ways Catholics refer to Mary. (Her Hebrew name appears in texts as either Maryam or Miriam, depending on the translation.)
This is quite the compendium, one that provides an almost daily name upon which to meditate. Indeed, you might consider doing just that to deepen your understanding of, appreciation for, and devotion to Mary. Which titles immediately capture your imagination? Which ones provide familiar comfort? Which ones seem quirky or downright weird? Personally speaking, I’m hard-pressed to choose between “Neck of the Mystical Body” and “Undug Well of Remission’s Waters,” although “Paradise Fenced Against the Serpent” is a strong contender.
Notice how your favorite aspect of Mary shifts according to your life circumstances and spiritual condition. Note also how alphabetizing this roster makes for some very interesting juxtapositions!
 Adam's Deliverance
Advocate of Eve
Advocate of Sinners
All Chaste
All Fair and Immaculate
All Good
Aqueduct of Grace
Ark Gilded by the Holy Spirit
Ark of the Covenant
Blessed Among Women
Blessed Virgin Mary
Bridal Chamber of the Lord
Bride of Christ
Bride of Heaven
Bride of the Canticle
Bride of the Father
Cause of Our Joy
Chosen Before the Ages
Comfort of Christians
Comforter of the Afflicted
Consoler of the Afflicted
Co-Redemptrix
Court of the Eternal King
Created Temple of the Creator
Crown of Virginity
Daughter of Men
David's Daughter
Deliverer From All Wrath
Deliverer of Christian Nations
Destroyer of Heresies
Dispenser of Grace
Dwelling Place for God
Dwelling Place of the Spirit
Earth Unsown
Earth Untouched and Virginal
Eastern Gate
Ever Green and Fruitful
Ever Virgin
Exalted Above the Angels
Fleece of Heavenly Rain
Flower of Carmel
Flower of Jesse's Root
Formed Without Sin
Forthbringer of God
Forthbringer of the Ancient of Days
Forthbringer of the Tree of Life
 Fountain of Living Water
Fountain Sealed
Free From Every Stain
Full of Grace
Garden Enclosed
Gate of Heaven
God's Eden
God's Olive Tree
God's Vessel
Handmaid of the Lord
Healing Balm of Integrity
Health of the Sick
Helper of All in Danger
Help of Christians
Holy in Soul and Body
Hope of Christians
House Built by Wisdom
House of Gold
Immaculate
Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Heart
Immaculate Mother
Immaculate Queen
Immaculate Virgin
I ncorruptible Wood of the Ark
Inventrix of Grace
Inviolate
Joseph's Spouse
Kingly Throne
King's Mother
Lady Most Venerable
Lady of Charity
Lady of Counsel
Lady of the Golden Heart
Lady of Good Help
Lady of the Holy Souls
Lady of Mercy
Lady of Peace
Lady of Perpetual Help
Lady of Prompt Succor
Lady of Providence
Lady of Ransom
Lady of the Rosary
Lady of Sorrows
Lady of Tears
Lady of Victory
Lamp Unquenchable
Life-Giver to Posterity
Light Cloud of Heavenly Rain
Lily Among Thorns
Living Temple of the Deity
Loom of the Incarnation
Mediatrix
Mediatrix and Conciliatrix
Mediatrix of All Grace
Mediatrix of Salvation
Mediatrix of the Mediator
 Minister of Life
Mirror of Justice
More Beautiful Than Beauty
More Glorious Than Paradise
More Gracious Than Grace
More Holy Than the Cherubim, the Seraphim, and the Entire Angelic Hosts
Morning Star
Most Venerable
Mother Most Admirable
Mother Most Amiable
Mother Most Pure
Mother of Christians
Mother of Christ's Members
Mother of Divine Grace
Mother of God
Mother of Good Counsel
Mother of Jesus Christ
Mother of Men
 Mother of Our Creator
Mother of Our Head
Mother of Our Savior
Mother of the Church
Mother of the Mystical Body
Mother of Wisdom
Mother Undefiled
My Body's Healing
My Soul's Saving
Mystical Rose
Nature's Re-Creation
Nature's Restoration
Neck of the Mystical Body
Never Fading Wood
New Eve
Nourisher of God and Man
Olive Tree of the Father's Compassion
Only Bridge of God to Men
Paradise Fenced Against the Serpent
Paradise of Innocence and Immortality
Paradise of the Second Adam
Paradise Planted by God
Patroness and Protectoress
Perfume of Faith
Preserved From All Sin
Protectoress From All Hurt
Star of the Sea
Queen of All Saints
Queen of Angels
 Queen of the Apostles
Queen of Creation
Queen of Heaven
Queen of Heaven and Earth
Queen of Martyrs
Queen of Peace
Queen Unconquered
Refuge in Time of Danger
Refuge of Sinners
Reparatrix
Reparatrix of Her Parents
Reparatrix of the Lord World
Rich in Mercy
Rose Ever Blooming
Sanctuary of the Holy Spirit
Scepter of Orthodoxy
Seat of Wisdom
Second Eve
Singular Vessel of Devotion
Sister and Mother
Spiritual V essel
Spotless Dove of Beauty
Star of the Sea
Suppliant for Sinners
Surpassing Eden's Gardens
Surpassing the Heavens
Surpassing the Seraphim
Sweet Flowering and Gracious Mercy
Tabernacle of God
Tabernacle of the Word
Temple Divine
Temple Indestructible
Temple of the Lord's Body
Theotokos
Throne of the King
Tower of David
Tower of Ivory
Tower Unassailable
Treasure House of Life
Treasure of Immortality
Treasure of the World Undefiled
Undefiled Treasure of Virginity
Undug Well of Remission's Waters
Unlearned in the Ways of Eve
Unplowed Field of Heaven's Bread
Unwatered Vineyard of Immortality's Wine
Vessel of Honor
Victor Over the Serpent
Virgin Most Faithful
Virgin Most Merciful
Virgin Most Powerful
 Virgin Most Prudent
Virgin Most Pure
Virgin Mother
Virgin of Virgins
Wedded to God
Woman Clothed With the Sun
Workshop of the Incarnation
From: Meredith Gould,Ph.D., The Catholic Home: Celebrations and Traditions for Holidays, Feast Days, and Every Day (Doubleday, 2004). Pp. 215-219.
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