An archangel was sent from heaven to say to the Theotokos: Rejoice! And seeing you, O LORD, taking bodily form, he was amazed and with his bodiless voice he stood crying to her such things as these:
Rejoice, for through you joy shall shine forth!
Rejoice, for through you the curse shall cease!
Rejoice, recalling of fallen Adam!
Rejoice, redemption of the tears of Eve!
Rejoice, height hard to climb for the thoughts of men!
Rejoice, depth hard to scan even for the eyes of angels!
Rejoice, for you are the throne of the King!
Rejoice, for you hold him who holds all!
Rejoice, star causing the sun to shine!
Rejoice, womb of the divine incarnation!
Rejoice, for through you the creation is made new!
(Akathist to the Theotokos, Prayer Book – In Accordance with the Tradition of the Eastern Orthodox Church, Kindle Loc 2509-2517)
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