Joseph was amazed as he saw what was supernatural.He understood, O Virgin, the rain upon the fleeceIn thy conception without seed.And he understood the bush that burned without fire and was unconsumed,And Aaron’s rod, which blossomed.Indeed, thy betrothed and guardian cried out to the priests:“A virgin gives birth, and after the birth remains a virgin.Continue reading “St. Romanos on the Annunciation”
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The Symbols and Foreshadowings of the Cross
Throughout history the most wonderful events have been only the symbols and foreshadowings of this cross. Consider them, if you are anxious to learn. Did not God decree that Noah should escape from drowning in the flood with his sons and their wives and every kind of animal in a tiny wooden boat? And whatContinue reading “The Symbols and Foreshadowings of the Cross”
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