Fiat - Our Lady of the Annunciation | Strawberries + Acacia Wood

These graceful scents of strawberries and acacia wood are inspired by Our Lady of the Annunciation.  Nuanced with notes of blossoms and hints of exotic spices. Behind the Inspiration In Luke 1:26-38, we hear the story of the Annunciation. The archangel Gabriel announces to Mary that she has been chosen to be the mother of the Savior, and with great trust and joy Mary says yes, assenting with her fiat, which is Latin for "Let it be done." In this moment, the Blessed Virgin Mary becomes also the Blessed Mother. The strawberry plant symbolizes Mary, because it is uniquely in blossom and in fruit at the same time. The pure white strawberry blossoms point to Mary's perpetual virginity, and the strawberry fruit points to Jesus, the fruit of her womb.  In becoming the mother of God, Mary has become the new Ark of the Covenant, since she is carrying Our Lord in her very self. As we know from Jewish scripture, the original Ark of the Covenant was the place where God met man and dwelt with him