theotokos

Mary's Eastern honorific

Theotokos is a Greek title for Mary, the mother of Jesus, meaning "God-bearer" or "Mother of God." The term is central to Orthodox and Catholic theology, affirming that Mary bore not merely a human child but the divine Christ.

It appears most often in theological discussions and liturgical contexts: Icons of the Theotokos lined the church walls. (Capitalized Theotokos is the standard form.)

theological

incarnation

Quality given bodily presence

EphesusAncient Greek city, Asia Minor
CyrilMale given name
dogmaUnchallengeable official beliefs

veneration · intercession · Catholic · doctrinal · immaculate · assumption · title · honorific · devotion

liturgical

hymn

Religious song of praise

kontakionByzantine liturgical hymn form
MagnificatMary's biblical hymn
Ave MariaPrayer to the Madonna

Salve Regina · feast day · Annunciation · procession · incense · chant · vespers · matins · litany · prayer

iconographic

icon

Pictorial screen symbol

VladimirMasculine Slavic name
temperaEgg-yolk painting method
gold leafUltra-thin decorative metal

nimbus · Christ child · enthroned · veil · blue robe · Byzantine · mosaic · fresco · apse · veneration

cultural

Marian

Traditional female given name

shrineSacred devotional place
pilgrimageReligious journey to shrine
LourdesFrench pilgrimage town

Fatima · Guadalupe · apparition · miracle · ex-voto · rosary · medallion · scapular · patroness · protection

Categories

ByzantiumByzantine Empire, Constantinople, Hagia Sophia, Eastern Roman Empire, Byzantium
Eastern OrthodoxyEastern Orthodox, Greek Orthodox Church, Russian Orthodox, Greek Orthodoxy, Greek Orthodox
ChristologyChristology, Jesus, incarnation, Jesus Christ, Christ
Eastern CatholicGreek Catholic, Holy See, metropolitans, metropolitan, Church Slavonic
Koine Greekagape, logos, pneuma, koinonia, hamartia

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