St. James Episcopal Church Online

The place of the Virgin Mary in Church doctrine has been a controversial subject since the inception of the Church. The Virgin Mary has largely been neglected or considered "too Roman" in post-Reformation Protestantism. However, the Anglican theological tradition attempts to mediate between the extremes and excesses of both Roman Catholicism and Protestantism, and to recapture the faith once held in common by the early Church. Father Stephen will begin his Sunday morning teaching series by examining the doctrine of the Virgin Mary as held in the Anglican tradition. We will explore the biblical basis for the doctrine, the historical development of the doctrine, and current Anglican pronouncements and ecumenical agreements concerning the Virgin Mary and her rightful place in the life of Church. We hope to see you there!