deipara

/diːɪˈpɛrə/

Definitions

1. noun

a title or epithet given to the Virgin Mary, particularly in the Eastern Orthodox Church, referring to her role as the mother of God.

“The Byzantine hymn referred to the Virgin Mary as ‘Deipara’, emphasizing her maternal role in the salvation story.”

Synonyms

  • Mother of God
  • Theotokos