staurotheotokion

type of hymn

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A staurotheotokion is a specific type of hymn within the Eastern Church that focuses on the Virgin Mary standing at the foot of the cross. The term itself is derived from Greek, combining "stauros" (cross) and "Theotokos" (Mother of God). These hymns are a form of troparion, which are short stanzas or hymns sung in Greek Orthodox services. Theotokia, a related term, are hymns that ascribe praise to the Virgin Mary as the Mother of God and typically conclude a canonical ode.12

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…to the Virgin Mary; and staurotheotokion relates to the Virgin standing at the foot of the cross. There are also troparia for specific feasts and others that recur several times during the church year. In modern practice most troparia are recited, although a few are still chanted. One that has…
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…to the Virgin Mary; and staurotheotokion relates to the Virgin standing at the foot of the cross. There are also troparia for specific feasts and others that recur several times during the church year. In modern practice most troparia are recited, although a few are still chanted. One that has…
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