Nativity of the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary

Joyous greetings on the great Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos, the Mother of God and Blessed Virgin Mary!

Today we celebrate the birth of the Queen of heaven and earth – the fruit of prayer, alms and good deeds by her holy parents, Saints Joachim and Anna.

Let us praise the holy Virgin Mary with hearts that are innocent as children’s and with lives that are pure and free from the stain of sin. To rightfully honor her, who was to become the Mother of God’s Son, it is necessary to emulate her kindness, gentleness, patience, love and empathy toward all. If, on the other hand, our hearts are filled with sin, hatred, anger and evil , our prayers and deeds lack merit before the All-Holy Virgin Mary.

With Joyful minds filled with hope and with hearts filled with mercy and humility, let us humbly bow before and venerate the holy icon of the Mother of God, as we raise our voices in prayer:

“Open to us the doors of mercy, O most blessed Theotokos, trusting in you may we not perish, but through you be delivered from all adversity: for you are the salvation of Christians.” 

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