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CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
 | | The fact of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is related in Luke, i 26-38. |
 | | The local tradition of Nazareth pretends that the angel met Mary and greeted her at the fountain, and when she fled from him in fear, he followed her into the house and there continued his message. |
 | | The Annunciation is the beginning of Jesus in His human nature. |
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