Mary as the Mother of the Church and God
Mother of God
Mary is often described as the Mother of God. This title refers to her as the mother of Jesus.
The Greek term for this is TheotokosThe title given to the Virgin Mary, meaning mother of God or bearer of God (from the Greek words 'theos' meaning 'God', and 'tokos' meaning âbearerâ or 'birther')., which means God-bearing. This term is used to confirm the divinityTo be God, or God-like. of Christ as fully God as well as fully man.
Mary also serves as an example of a mother to the rest of humanity. She supported Christ throughout his ministryWork or a role that is carried out to support the Church. and she was also there at the time of his death and resurrectionChristian belief that Jesus rose from the dead after the crucifixion; the rising from the dead of believers on the Last Day; the new, or risen, life of Christians..
Mother of the Church
This title is directly linked to Mary as the Mother of God.
Christ is described as the Head of the Church and followers are described as the Body of the Church. As Mary is the Mother of Christ, and Christ is head of the Church, then Mary is the Mother of the Church.
Mary is also seen as the model of the Church. The belief is that she exemplifies the mission of the Church in all of her actions. She agreed to Godâs will to give birth to Jesus and supported and displayed her faith in her son throughout his ministry. She was with him at every stage of his work on Earth and fully supported and followed his teachings.
By her complete adherence to the Father's will, to his Son's redemptive work, and to every prompting of the Holy Spirit, the Virgin Mary is the Church's model of faith and charity.