Origen (d. 254) is often cited as the earliest author to use theotokos for Mary (Socrates, Ecclesiastical History 7.32 (PG 67, 812 B) citing Origen’s Commentary on Romans). Although this testimony is uncertain, the term was used c. 250 by Dionysius of Alexandria, in an epistle to Paul of Samosata.[18]
This is what you were waiting on?
I said in post #375:
"Mother of God" was commonly used before the 4th council [in 451] and is referenced in previous council records.
After you denied that was true, I posted several quotes from the 3rd council [in 431] to prove my claim.
Then you said something to the effect that's only once council.
Now you've posted this citation about Origen which in no way negates my claim and the evidence I provided.
"Mother of God" was indeed used commonly before the 4th council and was used in the 3rd council I cited, which is previous to the 4th council. As I claimed.
Can you not see this?