B.V.M.

American  

abbreviation

1. Blessed Virgin Mary.

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BVM British  

abbreviation

1. Beata Virgo Maria

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Etymology

Origin of B.V.M.

From Latin Beāta Virgō Marīa

Example Sentences

“It’s brought a lot of awareness and enthusiasm to Loyola and to the order of the B.V.M. sisters, the work that they do, the mission, the people they serve,” he said, referring to the Sisters of the Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

From New York Times

Sister Jean’s peers point out that she was a teacher for many years in California before moving to Chicago in 1961 to teach and then serve as administrator at Mundelein College, an all-women’s school founded and run by the B.V.M. order.

From New York Times

“It’s beautiful when the grass is cut, but every year, I’m putting out $7,000 to cut the grass,” said the Rev. William S. Harrison, who is pastor at St. Joseph as well as at Presentation B.V.M., also in Cheltenham.

From Washington Times

The fair time was the feast of the Nativity of the B.V.M.

From Project Gutenberg

Feast of the Purification of the B.V.M.—

From Project Gutenberg