mother of mercy

Questions

What does mother of mercy mean?

Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, particularly in Catholic contexts.

Where does mother of mercy come from?

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

How to pronounce mother of mercy

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