We are a small Episcopal Church on the banks of the Rappahannock in Port Royal, Virginia. We acknowledge that we gather on the traditional land of the first people of Port Royal, the Nandtaughtacund, and we respect and honor with gratitude the land itself, the legacy of the ancestors, and the life of the Rappahannock Tribe. Our mission statement is to do God’s Will in all that we do.

The Visitation

Back to: Renaissance Art and the Christmas Story

The painting represents the intense moment of encounter between the Virgin Mary and her cousin Elizabeth, who reveal to each other that both are pregnant (Elizabeth is the mother of Saint John the Baptist). The story recognize Mary’s humility and willingness to be used by God, and strive to imitate it in our own lives.  Ultimately, Mary’s ready acceptance of God’s will for her life enabled her to practice the true charity of Christ.