Theotokos

Theotokos is a Greek title meaning "God-bearer" or "Mother of God," used to honor Mary, the mother of Jesus. It emphasizes that Jesus is both fully divine and fully human, and that Mary, as his mother, carried and gave birth to God incarnate. The term affirms Jesus’ divine nature from the moment of conception, and underscores Mary's unique role in salvation history. It is an important concept in many Christian traditions, especially Eastern Orthodoxy and Catholicism, highlighting the profound theological significance of Mary’s role in the divine mystery of Jesus Christ’s incarnation.