Przybytek Ducha Świętego. Relacja Duch Święty - Maryja według Pisma Świętego i Ojców Kościoła

Abstract

This article presents an analysis of the basic biblical and patristic texts regarding the report between Mary and the holy Spirit. Such analysis shows that the above mentioned relation is always presented from the Christology perspective - from the point of view of Incarnation, which occurred „from Virgin Mary by the power of the Holy Spirit” The biblical and patristic texts discussing the relation „Mary — the Holy Spirit” aren’t many, but very significant if we take into the account that they refer to the central point in the history of Redemption. From that perspective the Holy Ghost shows Himself as one who: prepares Mary for the Immaculate Conception (relation between Mary and the Holy Spirit before Incarnation); enables Her to say „fiat” in Nazareth and allows for the Conception of Jesus; and accompanies Mary through her life (relation of Mary and the Holy Spirit after Incarnation). Several trends can be singled out in the Church Fathers writings: 1) apologetic: Church Fathers defending the truth about God fathering Christ, underline that the Word was embodied by the Virgin Mary thanks to the Holy Spirit. Said truth was often repeated and recalled (it is contained in the creeds symbols), because it stands guard of the fundamental article of our faith stating that Christ is the Son of God. 2) worship: many texts, especially liturgical and homiletic express admiration over raising Mary to a state worth descending to and inhabiting by the Holy Spirit. From that point of view, Mary is worshipped by glorious comparisons and poetic figures o f speech taken from the Old Testament in particular. 3) ascetic: Mary’s acceptance of the Holy Ghost sets an example for all Christians who are called to be as obedient to the Holy Spirit inspirations as She was. Mary is presented in a very special way as a model for all virgins. Even today, those teachings do not lose any of their topicality.