Miracles of Mary

The "Miracles of Mary" is a significant work within Ethiopian literature, specifically in the Ge'ez language. Written in the 15th century, this collection details accounts of the Virgin Mary's intercessions and miraculous interventions.1

Ethiopian literature, primarily in Ge'ez and Amharic, encompasses religious texts, royal chronicles, and poetry. The Kebra Nagast (Glory of Kings) is another crucial work, relating the lineage of Ethiopian kings to Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.1

Miracles, in a broader sense, are events attributed to divine or supernatural power. In medieval Europe, "miracle plays" were a form of vernacular drama, often focusing on the lives and miracles of saints, with a particular emphasis on the Virgin Mary and Saint Nicholas. These plays evolved from liturgical offices and became public performances. Belief in miracles is often tied to sacred objects, relics, and the intercession of holy figures.234