Speaking of Mary as Theotokos, the “Bearer” or “Mother of God,” is not just simply a nice way of stating the obvious.The title was tied up with the early Church’s Christological disputes ...

And our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, who bestowed glory on His immaculate Mother Mary Theotokos, will also bestow glory on those who glorify her. (from On the Dormition of Mary , p. 67) ...

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An Akathist (from the Greek meaning “standing”) is a lengthy prayer service consisting of 13 parts. Each part contains a variety of theological hymnography concerning the object of the Akathist .