A good post on how to read the Christmas narrative (and the Scriptures), by Father Stephen Freeman.
And, Christ is Born! Glorify Him! Merry Christmas to all on this blessed and glorious and joyous Day!
Troparion
Thy Nativity, O Christ our God, /
hath shone forth the light of wisdom upon the world; /
for therein those who worship the stars /
have been taught by a star /
to worship Thee, the Sun of Righteousness, /
and to know Thee, the Dayspring from on high. //
O Lord, glory be to Thee!Kontakion
Today the Virgin giveth birth to the Trancendent One, /
and the earth offereth a cave to the Unapproachable One. /
Angels with shepherds give glory, /
the magi journey with a star, //
for our sakes, a young Child is born, Who is Pre-eternal God!
