The Nativity of Our Lord. Mural at St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church, Urbana, IL. 8'x9' (2.4x2.7m) Christ is born, glorify Him! Christ is come from Heaven, receive ye Him. Christ is on earth, be ye exalted. Sing unto the Lord all the earth and sing praises in gladness, O ye peoples; for He hath been glorified. 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 Son of Righteousness. O Lord, glory to Thee! On this day the Virgin beareth the Transcendent in Essence; to the Unapproachable, the earth doth offer a small cave; Angels join in choir with shepherds in giving glory; with a star the Magi travel upon their journey; for our sakes is born a young Child, He Who existed before the ages as God. Visit my website .     |    Follow me on Facebook and Instagram .   |   Find mounted prints of my icons from Legacy Icons