Traditional Orthodox Greeting: Christ is Born! Glorify Him!
Verily, the King of heaven, for His love to mankind, did appear on earth; and with men did He deal; for He took unto Himself a body from the pure Virgin. And from her did He issue in the adopted body, He being one Son, dual in Nature, not dual in Person. Wherefore, do we confess, preaching the truth that Christ our God is perfect God and perfect Man. Therefore, O Mother who hast no groom, beseech thou Him to have mercy upon our souls.
Theotokion for the Resurrection for Vespers
Amen!
Most Holy Virgin Miriam Theotokos, who miraculously remained a virgin through the power of the Holy Spirit, intercede on our behalf that we may hear those precious words from your Son and our God Y’shua ha Meshiach, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Enter into the rest prepared for thee….”
Beautiful icon. Do you have more info on it? Thank you! Fr. Michael
Dear Fr. Michael,
It is indeed a beautiful icon! It reveals the catholicity of Orthodox Christianity.
I found this icon on the site “Scarlet Hero” administered by Father Dimitris Kokkinas, parish priest of Saint John the Forerunner Church in New South Wales, Australia. Thank you Fr. Dimitris!
Robert
Blessings to you and your family this Christmas, Robert. Thank you for all you do with this blog. I have learned so much!