What happened at the Annunciation?

In this Orthodox Bible Study on Luke 1:26-38, Fr. Johnson Punchakonam (Indian Orthodox Priest) explains the profound mystery of the Annunciation — when the Archangel Gabriel announced that Mary would bear the Son of God.

Learn about Mary’s unique grace, her free and humble consent, and why her yes makes salvation possible for all humanity. Discover how the Fathers of the Church interpreted this event and how it is celebrated in Orthodox liturgy and iconography.

✝️ What you’ll learn in this video:

• The meaning of Gabriel’s greeting: “Rejoice, full of grace

• Mary’s unique role in God’s plan of salvation

• Biblical prefigurations of the Annunciation

• How the Church Fathers explain her obedience

• Lessons for us today on faith, humility, and cooperation with God’s will

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