Theotokos


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Theotokos
Theotokos (; , transliterated (Greek) Theotókostranslation (Syriac-Aramaic):   , transliterated (Syriac): Yoldath Alloho) is the Greek title of Mary, the mother of Jesus used especially in the Eastern OrthodoxOriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic Churches. Its literal English translations include "God-bearer", "Birth-Giver of God" and "the one who gives birth to God." Less accurate translations include the primarily Western title "Mother of God" .

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