“But who would not wish to see the Virgin and to converse with her who bore the true God?  With us she is glorified as the Mother of God and the Virgin full of grace and virtue. They say of her that she is joyful in troubles and persecutions, does not grieve in poverty and want, and not only does not get angry with those who offend her but does good to them still more.,.All who see her are delighted.”
(St. Ignatius the God bearer, writing about the Blessed Virgin in his day)