I just read a few chapters of a book called The Orthodox Veneration of Mary the Birthgiver of God By St. John Maximovitch, and something I never thought of just hit me. What's the real difference between the veneration we show the Holy Virgin Mary, and the worship we give to the Lord Jesus Christ? Let me just give you an idea of what I'm thinking. We pray to both, and believe that Mary has the power to do things for us in our life. We give praise to both God and the Theotokos. We make Icons of both etc... So what's the real difference? Other than saying we worship one, and honor the other?
P.S. I know this seems like a strange question coming from a person that calls himself Orthodox. But I can never stop asking questions, that's just me.
P.S. I know this seems like a strange question coming from a person that calls himself Orthodox. But I can never stop asking questions, that's just me.