"theotokion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: theotokia [plural]
Etymology: Ancient Greek θεοτοκίον (theotokíon). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|θεοτοκίον}} Ancient Greek θεοτοκίον (theotokíon) Head templates: {{en-noun|theotokia}} theotokion (plural theotokia)
  1. (Christianity) A hymn to Mary, the Theotokos, read or chanted during the Divine Services of the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches. Wikipedia link: theotokion Categories (topical): Christianity
    Sense id: en-theotokion-en-noun-bPChVtDB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations Topics: Christianity

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