"O the depth of riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! The instrument of sin that had brought death upon all flesh is become the first fruit of salvation for the whole world through the Theotokos. For the All-Perfect God is born of her as a babe; by His birth he setteth the seal on her virginity, while loosing cords of sin with his swaddling bands. And by becoming a child, He healeth Eve's travailing in sorrows. Wherefore let all creation dance and leap for joy, for Christ is come to call it back again and to save our souls."
+ Aposticha Doxastikon by St. John of Damascus
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