“Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!" Luke 1:42
Hail to you Mary, the beautiful dove, who gave birth, to God the Word for us. You are the flower, of incense, that has blossomed, from the root of Jesse.
The Sunday Theotokia
Come, let us wonder at the virgin most pure, wondrous in herself, unique in creation, she gave birth, yet knew no man; her pure soul with wonder was filled, daily her mind gave praise in joy at the twofold wonder: her virginity preserved, her child most dear. Blessed is He who shone forth from her!
St. Ephraim the Syrian