"Whoever does not sustain the gifts of Baptism, by living a life according to the commandments, loses everything he acquired." - St Ignatius (Brianchaninov)
"No mind or understanding of angels or men is able to comprehend the mystery of Thine unapproachable nativity, O Master; yet do Thou accept our love and faith, O good Master..."
"O Christ our God, Who didst choose the most pure Virgin from among all generations and wast born of her in the flesh, we Thy servants offer hymns of thanksgiving unto Thee."
