When Augustus reigned alone upon earth, the many kingdoms of men came to end: and when Thou wast made man of the pure Virgin, the many gods of idolatry were destroyed. The cities of the world passed under one single rule; and the nations came to believe in one sovereign Godhead. The peoples were enrolled by the decree of Caesar; and we, the faithful, were enrolled in the Name of the Godhead, when Thou, our God, wast made man. Great is Thy mercy, O Lord. Glory be to Thee!
– Doxastikon of Nativity Vespers
December 25, 2015
Christ is born! Glorify Him!
December 26, 2015
Christ is born!
December 26, 2015
Also, you don’t happen to know who wrote this particular hymn, do you?
December 27, 2015
The Menaion ascribes it to St Cassiani.
December 28, 2015
Thank you!