The icon of the Virgin Mary holding the Child Christ in the Coptic tradition is called "Theotokos," which means "Mother of God" or "God-bearer." This is the primary and most significant title used for this type of icon in Coptic Orthodox Christianity. In many icons, the Greek letters "ΜΡ ΘΥ" (an abbreviation for "Μήτηρ Θεού" — Mother of God) are often inscribed around Mary’s head to emphasize this title.
