November 21
Reading:
According to the tradition of the Church, the Theotokos
was brought to the Temple at three years of age, where she was
consecrated to God and spent her days until she was fourteen or fifteen
years old; and then, as a mature maiden, by the common counsel of the
priests (since her parents had reposed some three years before), she was
betrothed to Joseph.
Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone
Today is the prelude of God's pleasure and the proclamation of
man's salvation. The Virgin is clearly made manifest in the temple of
God and foretells Christ to all. Let us also cry out to her with mighty
voice, "Hail, fulfillment of the Creator's dispensation."
Kontakion in the Fourth Tone
Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal
chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the
Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise
her. She is the heavenly tabernacle.
SOURCE:
SAINT OR FEAST POSTED THIS DATE 2011(with 2010's link here also and further, 2009, 2008's, even 2007!)
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