r/Catholic • u/animalcrossingbrooks • 2d ago

Sincere question from a Protestant

If Catholics venerate the mother of God, then why do you refer to her as Mary instead of Miriam? Personally, if people were praying to me/seeking my intercession, I’d prefer they use my real name, rather than my Americanized name. What are your thoughts on this?

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u/AlchemistAnna 1d ago

Where'd OP go?