Mariology

[ mair-ee-ol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the body of belief, doctrine, and opinion concerning the Virgin Mary.
2. the study of the person and nature of the Virgin Mary, especially in reference to her role in the incarnation of God in Christ.

Mariology

/ ˌmɛərɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. RC Church the study of the traditions and doctrines concerning the Virgin Mary

Derived Forms

• ˌMariˈologist, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mariology¹

First recorded in 1855–60; Mary + -o- + -logy