a Virgin perpetual. Why do you wonder at this, O man?" St. Augustine of Hippo, "Sermon 186," c. 411 A.D. "Having excepted the holy Virgin Mary, concerning whom, on account of the honor of the Lord ...

2) Perpetual Virginity The expression perpetual virginity, ever-virgin, or simply "Mary the Virgin" refers primarily to the conception and birth of Jesus. From the first formulations of faith ...