In Nazareth, the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary, a virgin betrothed to Joseph, announcing she would conceive and bear a son, Jesus, through the Holy Spirit. Despite her initial confusion and questioning ("How can this be, since I do not know a man?"), Mary humbly accepted God's will, responding, "Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word." Her faith and obedience made her the Mother of God, the Theotokos, playing an essential role in salvation.

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