The Powerful Role of the Theotokos

Sep 29, 2021

Orthodox Christians believe the Mother of God to be the number one source of intercession between them and Christ. This is because, in the Bible, we see Mary intercede for a bridal party when they run out of wine, asking her Son to perform a miracle. This is why we as Orthodox Christians ask for our Mother of the Church to intercede for us to her Son.

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