Theotokion
（重定向自Stavrotheotokion）
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A Theotokion (Greek: Θεοτοκίον) is a hymn to Mary, the Theotokos (Birthgiver of God), which is read or chanted (troparion or sticheron) during the Divine Services (Canonical hours and Divine Liturgy) of the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches.