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Summary
This brochure explains the Orthodox Christian understanding of Mary as the Theotokos (a Greek title meaning “God-bearer” or “Mother of God”). It emphasizes that this title is not about elevating Mary as a goddess, but about protecting the truth about who Jesus Christ is: fully God and fully human in one person.
Mary is honored because she gave birth to Christ and faithfully cooperated with God’s plan, but she is not worshipped. The central message is that devotion to Mary always leads believers to a deeper understanding of and relationship with Christ.