1The apostles were in a place called Chiltura, with Mary, the Mother of Jesus Christ.
2Bartholomew said to Peter, Andrew and John: 'Why do we not ask Mary to tell us how she conceived the Lord?'
3Bartholomew approached Mary and said: 'God save you, Tabernacle of the Most High!'
4'Here we have all come, we the apostles, to ask you how you conceived him who is incomprehensible.'
5Mary answered: 'Do not question me about this mystery. If I begin to tell you about it, fire will come out of my mouth.'
6Mary said to Peter: 'You, who are the chief and great pillar, why do you stand behind us?'
7Mary placed herself before them and raising her hands to heaven began to pray to God, the Great, the Most Wise.