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Immaculate Conception

Immaculate Conception, Roman Catholic dogma, officially defined in 1854, that the Virgin Mary was conceived free from original sin, owing to a special act of redemptive grace. The feast of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated Dec. 8.

See also: Roman Catholic Church.

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