"Mother of Mercy" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Calque of Latin Mater Misericordiae and its descendants in other languages, viewing Mary as a sympathetic intermediary between Christians and the Godhead. Etymology templates: {{calque|en|la|Mater Misericordiae}} Calque of Latin Mater Misericordiae Head templates: {{en-proper-noun|head=(the) Mother of Mercy}} (the) Mother of Mercy
  1. (Christianity) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, particularly in Catholic contexts. Categories (topical): Biblical characters, Catholicism, Christianity Synonyms: Mary [synonym, synonym-of], mother of Jesus [synonym, synonym-of], particularly in Catholic contexts [synonym, synonym-of] Translations (Mary, mother of Jesus — see also Mary, Mother of God, Virgin Mary): Mater Misericordiae [feminine] (Latin)
    Sense id: en-Mother_of_Mercy-en-name-bZFlIMCd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Christianity

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