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| Written by JMD | |
| Tuesday, 06 January 2009 | |
The Christmas Troparion
Thy Nativity, O Christ our God, has shown to the world the light of wisdom for by it, those who worshipped the stars were taught by a star to adore thee, The sun of righteousness, And to know thee, the orient from on high O Lord, glory to thee! Icon of Christ's Birth Byzantine Chapel, Pontifical Oriental Institute Many blessings this Christmas season and New Year to all our benefactors and friends! |
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