Who Equals Her Greatness?

O noble Virgin, you are truly great above all greatness! Who equals you in greatness? What can equal you, O temple of God’s Word? O Virgin with whom shall I compare you among all creatures? You are so much greater than all creation put together. Shall I compare you to the earth and its fruit? You exceed them... If I say that God’s angels and archangels are great, you are greater than them all. Because angels and archangels are merely the trembling servants of the One who lived in your womb.

Saint Athanasius of Alexandria

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death. Amen.