Mother of God

American  

noun

1. a title of the Virgin Mary.

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Mother of God British  

noun

1. a title given to the Virgin Mary: used in Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches to emphasize the belief that Jesus was God

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Etymology

Origin of Mother of God

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425

Example Sentences

In the last six months, Father Moses has prepared 75 new followers for baptism in his church of the Mother of God, just north of Austin.

From BBC • May 24, 2025

Navalny’s team eventually got permission from the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God Soothe My Sorrows, which was surrounded by crowd-control barriers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2024

The services were being held at the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God Soothe My Sorrows, a Russian Orthodox church in southern Moscow.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2024

The priest at the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear” said the deaths hit the entire community hard.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2023

We all salute you Mary, Mother of God.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat