“Theotokos” means “God-bearer”—that is, one who gave birth to God. The word was in use by the 3rd century. The Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D. formally approved it, making it the Blessed Mother’s first official title. Subsequent councils reaffirmed the vital significance of Theotokos, most notably the Council of Ephesus in 431. Why was […]
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