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Our Saviour, the Dayspring from the East,
has visited us from on high,
and we, who were in darkness and shadow,
have found the Truth,
for the Lord is born of the Virgin!

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Today Christ is born of the Virgin in Bethlehem!
Today He Who knows no beginning begins!
Today the Word is made flesh!
The powers of heaven greatly rejoice!
The earth makes merry with men!
The Wise Men offer gifts, the shepherds announce the wonder,
and without ceasing we cry aloud:
Glory to God in the highest,
peace on earth, good will to men!

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Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden and All Scandinavia

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Today, my brethren, He is born of the Virgin Mary, who in His hand holds the whole of creation. The holy hymn-writer reminds us that the chapter of our salvation is unique and repetitive, using the term “today.” That is, a present-tense since the historical event of the Nativity of Christ does not disappear in the distant past, but is experienced in the Church as always-present grace and is revived in the life of every believer. Thus, it becomes a vital event that seals and transforms our lives. The Church invites us all to become eyewitnesses of the Birth of the Savior, which took place “during the time of King Herod” (Mt 2: 1).

This grace and the highest honor that was given to us are not only a spiritual privilege, but also a reminder that we must be renewed in the supernatural event of the Divine Incarnation and offer to our Creator our whole existence. Read More

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