MARY MOTHER OF GOD

THEOTOKOS

 

Today is the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, or Theotokos in Greek. This ancient title of the Blessed Virgin goes back to the early Councils of the Church where the teaching was established that Mary was truly Mother of God and not merely Mother of Christ, as some Christians were proposing. It is not some play on words, but by our belief that Mary is Mother of God we confirm our belief at the same time that Jesus Christ is God. This feast reminds us that our Saviour is truly human and truly divine.