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[[Image:Theotokos of Vladimir.jpg|right|frame|The Holy Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary]]
The '''Virgin Mary''' is the '''Theotokos''', the mother of [[Jesus Christ]], the Son and [[Logos|Word]] of God. She conceived by the power of the [[Holy Spirit]]. She was cared for by her betrothed husband, [[Joseph the Betrothed|Joseph]], who took the child and his mother into his home as his own. One very strong tradition in the [[Orthodox Church]] holds that the birth of [[Jesus Christ|Jesus]] was also miraculous and left Mary's virginity intact as a sign; it is also the tradition of the Church that Joseph and Mary did not have relations after the birth of Jesus. She is also called '''Panagia''', the "All-Holy," indicating her closeness to God in her obedience.
 
The title ''Theotokos'' (in Greek, Theta;εοτοκος) is a Greek word that means "God-bearer" or "Birth-giver to God."
 
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==Feast days==
Of these, the [[Annunciation]] and the [[Dormition]] are the most festal.
The title '''Theotokos'' (in Greek, Theta;εοτοκος) is a Greek word that means "God-bearer" or "Birth-giver to God."
==The title ''Theotokos''==
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