Virgin Birth

The Syro-Malabar Church affirms the literal, historical virgin birth of Jesus Christ. Mary, a virgin, conceived Jesus without the involvement of a human father. This miraculous conception is attested in Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 1:26-38 and is understood as fulfilling Isaiah 7:14. The virgin birth is celebrated in the church's liturgy and is affirmed as a fundamental Christian doctrine.

The church further affirms the perpetual virginity of Mary—that Mary remained a virgin after the birth of Jesus and did not bear other biological children. References to Jesus' 'brothers and sisters' in the New Testament are understood as referring to close relations or cousins, not to biological siblings. This doctrine reflects both scriptural interpretation and the church's understanding of Mary's special holiness and her unique role in God's economy.

Mary is honored with great veneration in the Syro-Malabar tradition. She is the Theotokos, the mother of God, and is understood as the highest of created beings, closest to Christ. While not worshipped (latria), she receives the special honor and intercession (dulia) appropriate to her unique status as the mother of the incarnate Son. The immaculate conception and the assumption of Mary are also affirmed according to Catholic doctrine.