Eve of the Nativity of our Lord
Categories: orthodox-life, hymns, feast-days
Date: 23 December 2004 19:11:51
| Troparion in tone 4 Mary was of David's seed, So she went with Joseph to register in Bethlehem. She bore in her womb the Fruit not sown by man. The time for the birth was at hand. Since there was no room at the inn, The cave became a beautiful palace for the Queen. Christ is Born, raising up the Image that fell of old! | Kontakion in tone 3 Today the Virgin comes to the cave to give birth to the Eternal Word. Hear the glad tidings and rejoice, O universe! Glorify with the angels and the shepherds the Eternal God, who is willing to appear as a little child! |