Is Mary mentioned in the Quran?
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is the only woman named in the Quran, and she's mentioned there more often than in the entire New Testament. A whole chapter, Surah Maryam, is named after her.
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- When was Saint Joseph named patron of the Catholic Church?
“Saint Joseph was named patron of the Universal Church in 1870.”
Reference: Vatican
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What was Saint Joseph's job?
Saint Joseph is traditionally described as a carpenter, though the Greek word used in the Bible could also mean a builder or craftsman.
What is the Immaculate Conception?
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