St. Mary The 'Theotokos'

This is a Greek word composed of two syllables: 'Theo' meaning 'God' and 'tokos' meaning 'bearer'; that is 'she who bore God in her womb.'

This theological term has its origin in the Holy Bible, as follows:

1- Archangel Gabriel announced to Saint Mary saying "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God" (Luke 1:35).

2- Elizabeth said to Saint Mary, "But why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?" (Luke 1:43).

3- Isaiah prophesied concerning Saint Mary and said, "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel" (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23).

May her prayers and intercessions be with us all. Amen.