December 20
Apolytikion of Forefeast of the Nativity in the Fourth Tone
Be thou ready, Bethlehem, Eden hath opened unto all. Ephratha,
prepare thyself, for now, behold, the Tree of life hath blossomed forth
in the cave from the Holy Virgin. Her womb hath proved a true spiritual
Paradise, wherein the divine and saving Tree is found, and as we eat
thereof we shall all live, and shall not die as did Adam. For Christ is
born now to raise the image that had fallen aforetime.
Kontakion of Forefeast of the Nativity in the Third Tone
On this day the Virgin cometh to a cave to give birth to God the
Word ineffable, Who was before all the ages. Dance for joy, O earth, on
hearing the gladsome tidings; with the Angels and the shepherds now
glorify Him Who is willing to be gazed on as a young Child Who before
the ages is God.
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SAINT OR FEAST POSTED THIS DATE 2013(with 2012's link here also and further, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and even 2007!)
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