Forefeast of the Holy Nativity of our Lord

Tropar of the Forefeast

Make ready, Bethehem, Eden has been opened to all. Prepare Ephratha, for the Tree of Life has blossomed in the cave from the Virgin. Her womb was a spiritual paradise whence came the Divine Plant. If we eat it we shall live and not die like Adam. Christ is born to raise up the image that of old had fallen.

Kontakion of the Forefeast

Today the Virgin is coming to the cave to give birth to the eternal Word. Rejoice at the message, O earth; with the Angels and Shepherds give glory to Him Who was willing to be seen as a Child while remaining God throughout all ages.