Christotokos

Christotokos is the Greek title of Mary, the mother of Jesus used historically by non-Ephesians followers of the Church of the East. Its literal English translations include Christ-bearer and the one who gives birth to Christ. Less literal translations include Mother of Christ.[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Hall, Christopher Alan (2002). Learning Theology With the Church Fathers. InterVarsity Press. pp. 8–9. ISBN 9780830826865.

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