Theotokos
The Theotokos, also known as the Mother of God, is associated with the "Arabian" (or "Arapet") icon. Saint Thomas is also associated with the Cincture of the Theotokos. She is commemorated on 6 September and August 31.
↻ synthesized from 7 sources
When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 0 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Mentioned in the context of a theological dispute involving Nestorius and Cyril of Alexandria.
Relationships
- syncretized with
- Mary, Matryona Ivanovna Kiseleva
- co occurs with
- Anne, Joachim, Righteous Anna, Most Holy Mother of God, Seraphim, Mor Ozoziel, Shamash, Saint Thomas, Christ
- child of
- Anna
Mentioned by
Sources
Source passages
“Thomas is also associated with the "Arabian" (or "Arapet") icon of the Theotokos (Mother of God), which is commemorated on 6 September. He is also associated with the Cincture of the Theotokos, which is commemorated on August 31.”
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“priest who was in Constantinople at Nestorius' behest began to preach against calling Mary the "Mother of God" (Theotokos). As the term "Mother of God" had long been attached to Mary, the laity in Constantinople complained against the priest”
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“7 November (The Departure of St. Anna (Hannah), the mother of the Theotokos)”
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“According to Eastern Orthodox Church tradition, a wonderworking icon of the Theotokos (Virgin Mary), Our Lady of Kursk, protected the young boy. One day, while chopping wood, Seraphim was attacked by a gang of thieves who beat him mercilessly with the handle of his own axe. He never resisted, and was left for dead. The robbers never found the money they sought, only an icon of the Theotokos”
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“Located to the north of the monastery are three smaller monasteries: one dedicated to the Theotokos (Syriac: ܝܘܠܕܬ ܐܠܗܐ, romanised: Yoldāth Alāhā, lit. 'Mother of God'), also known as 'Our Lady of the Dripping Water'; one to Mor Ozoziel; and one to Jacob of Serug, who is dubbed 'the Teacher'.”
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