virginitas post partum

The doctrine of the virginitas post partum refers to the belief that Mary remained a virgin throughout her life, even after the birth of Jesus. This concept is a corollary to the doctrine of the Virgin Birth, which states that Jesus was conceived by Mary through the power of the Holy Spirit, without a natural father.123

While the Virgin Birth is a widely accepted doctrine in Christianity and Islam, the perpetual virginity of Mary is primarily held by Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches. Protestantism generally accepts the Virgin Birth but not the idea of perpetual virginity. The virginitas post partum is not explicitly mentioned in the New Testament but has roots in early Christian tradition and theological interpretations.231