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The Perpetual Virginity of Theotokos (Aeiparthene-Virgo Perpetua)
The Perpetual Virginity of Theotokos (Aeiparthene-Virgo Perpetua)

Author(s): Nicodim Nicolăescu
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion
Published by: Editura Universității Aurel Vlaicu
Keywords: Mother of God; perpetual virginity; super-veneration; Jesus Christ;

Summary/Abstract: In the Orthodox teaching, Mother of God does not stand apart from her Son, God,she is not honored separately as a co-God, but the doctrine regarding her person isrelated directly or is necessarily and undeniably linked to Christology, fi rstly, andto anthropology. In fact, the mariological issue is a Christology one, but Mariology is not just an excuse for Christology. Orthodox mariology includes the issue ofvirginity of Theotokos before birth, during birth and after birth, perpetual virginityof Theotokos is confessed by the Church since ancient times. Orthodox theologianshave shown the relationship between the attribute of Theotokos and virgin.

  • Issue Year: 57/2013
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 10-28
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: English