Queen of heaven: what exactly does the title entail?

[N0X3x]

Surely not that Mary is higher on the heavenly hiearchy even than the sinless angels, the least of which is greater then the most perfect of humans (Mary) unless of course that human is God himself (Jesus).

My understanding is that Mary is queen of all the human beings in heaven, and maybe the rest of earthly creation, if it so happens that any of earthly creation makes it to heaven, or is present in the new, physical heaven that will come after the end of the world. That leaves angels and the possibility of other sapient species in other galaxies outside of her jurisdiction.

Is there any church teaching, preferably infallible, which contradicts this idea?

 

[Gorgias]

My understanding is that Mary is queen of all the human beings in heaven, and maybe the rest of earthly creation, if it so happens that any of earthly creation makes it to heaven, or is present in the new, physical heaven that will come after the end of the world. That leaves angels and the possibility of other sapient species in other galaxies outside of her jurisdiction.

‘jurisdiction’?

All it means is that Jesus – who is a king in the Davidic line – has a queen. In the Davidic line, the queen is the king’s mother. So, inasmuch as he is Christ the King, Mary is the Queen. Not ‘queen over humans’, but simply ‘queen.’

Don’t lose too much sleep over it.

 

[Robert_Sock]

Surely not that Mary is higher on the heavenly hiearchy even than the sinless angels, the least of which is greater then the most perfect of humans (Mary) unless of course that human is God himself (Jesus).

My understanding is that Mary is queen of all the human beings in heaven, and maybe the rest of earthly creation, if it so happens that any of earthly creation makes it to heaven, or is present in the new, physical heaven that will come after the end of the world. That leaves angels and the possibility of other sapient species in other galaxies outside of her jurisdiction.

Is there any church teaching, preferably infallible, which contradicts this idea?

Mary is symbolic of the feminine attribute of the Godhead, although not herself Divine.

 

[TK421]

Surely not that Mary is higher on the heavenly hiearchy even than the sinless angels, the least of which is greater then the most perfect of humans (Mary) unless of course that human is God himself (Jesus).

My understanding is that Mary is queen of all the human beings in heaven, and maybe the rest of earthly creation, if it so happens that any of earthly creation makes it to heaven, or is present in the new, physical heaven that will come after the end of the world. That leaves angels and the possibility of other sapient species in other galaxies outside of her jurisdiction.

Is there any church teaching, preferably infallible, which contradicts this idea?

Mary is Queen over both men & angels. She can command whatever she wants and they will obey. Mary is also the Queen of hell, so she can command Satan and his angels into submission, and as captives of war, they are likewise compelled to obey.

As the Queen of Heaven, Mary is omnipotent. God always has been, is, and always will be omnipotent by nature of his power. Therefore Mary is omnipotent by nature of her prayers, because God - who is omnipotent - will never deny anything that Mary asks.

 

[Todd977]

Surely not that Mary is higher on the heavenly hiearchy even than the sinless angels, the least of which is greater then the most perfect of humans (Mary) unless of course that human is God himself (Jesus).

The natural hierarchy was indeed God first, angels second, and humans third. However, that natural hierarchy was changed when God became human and made it possible for humans to become “partakers of the divine nature.” ( 2 Peter 1:4) Angels are indeed holy and sinless but they are not partakers of the divine nature. Now, the least human in heaven is superior to the greatest angel. Since inferiors do not judge superiors, this new superiority of humans in heaven over angels is implied in the words of St. Paul, “Do you not know that we are to judge angels?” (1 Cor. 6:3) Because of this new hierarchy, since the Virgin Mary is queen of humans, she is also queen of angels and any other possible sapient species in the universe.

Angels might be likened to the servants of the divine household which now includes the Father, Son, Holy Spirit, and those humans who are the adopted sons and daughters of God.

 

[Richca]

Surely not that Mary is higher on the heavenly hiearchy even than the sinless angels, the least of which is greater then the most perfect of humans (Mary) unless of course that human is God himself (Jesus).

My understanding is that Mary is queen of all the human beings in heaven, and maybe the rest of earthly creation, if it so happens that any of earthly creation makes it to heaven, or is present in the new, physical heaven that will come after the end of the world. That leaves angels and the possibility of other sapient species in other galaxies outside of her jurisdiction.

Is there any church teaching, preferably infallible, which contradicts this idea?

Our Blessed Lady is the queen of heaven and earth. This means that next to Jesus and God, she holds the highest place among the entire universe of creatures which includes the angels and so we say in the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, “Queen of angels.” Mary is the holiest, the most Godlike, and the most exalted of God’s creatures, higher than the cherubim and seraphim. What creature besides our Blessed Lady can claim the title “Mother of God.” Mary’s exalted prerogatives are founded on her divine maternity.

 

[Kmon23]

Surely not that Mary is higher on the heavenly hiearchy even than the sinless angels, the least of which is greater then the most perfect of humans (Mary) unless of course that human is God himself (Jesus).

My understanding is that Mary is queen of all the human beings in heaven, and maybe the rest of earthly creation, if it so happens that any of earthly creation makes it to heaven, or is present in the new, physical heaven that will come after the end of the world. That leaves angels and the possibility of other sapient species in other galaxies outside of her jurisdiction.

Is there any church teaching, preferably infallible, which contradicts this idea?

Although others have already given an answer at least for the hierarchy in heaven, I would just like to say Eastern Catholics and Eastern Orthodox have a hymn that says

"Ever blessed and most pure, and the Mother of our God.
More honorable than the Cherubim, and more glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim,
Without defilement you gave birth to God the Word."

So yes she is indeed highest of all creation, angels included.

 

[pianistclare]

‘jurisdiction’?

All it means is that Jesus – who is a king in the Davidic line – has a queen. In the Davidic line, the queen is the king’s mother. So, inasmuch as he is Christ the King, Mary is the Queen. Not ‘queen over humans’, but simply ‘queen.’

Don’t lose too much sleep over it.

THIS^^. And Mary is certainly “Queen of Angels”.

 

[oldcelt]

A late term invention of the Church. I would take the advice of an earlier poster…Don’t let it trouble you.

 

[davidv]

A late term invention of the Church. I would take the advice of an earlier poster…Don’t let it trouble you.

Please provide evidence for this contrary claim.

 

[TimothyH]

Mary is Queen of Heaven and Earth by the will of Her Son the King. Mary is Queen of all of Heaven including the angles.

No angel was given the privilege of carrying God within them for nine months.

-Tim-

 

[pianistclare]

Mary is Queen of Heaven and Earth by the will of Her Son the King. Mary is Queen of all of Heaven including the angles.

No angel was given the privilege of carrying God within them for nine months.

-Tim-

 

[N0X3x]

Thanks for the responses, everyone. It seems like there is a consensus that Mary is, in fact, the queen even of angels. Is this official infallible church teaching? or does it merely have widespread acceptance among theologians?

 

[N0X3x]

Thanks