Entrance into the Temple of the Most Holy Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
Fri Nov 21stTroparion of the Entrance of the Theotokos
Today is the prelude of the benevolence of God, and the announcement of the salvation of men. In the temple of God the Virgin is seen openly, foretelling to all the coming of Christ. Wherefore, let us cry to her in a loud voice: " Hail, O Fulfillment of the Creator's Plan!
Kontakion of the Entrance of the Theotokos
The most pure Temple of our Holy Saviour, and the most precious and bright Bridal Chamber, the Virgin Sacred Treasury of the glory of God openly appears today in the Temple of the Lord, bringing with her the grace of the most Holy Spirit. Wherefore, the Angels of God are singing: "This is the Heavenly Tabernacle!"
Hirmos of the Entrance of the Theotokos
The Angels were stunned as they saw the Virgin coming in: how has she entered into glory into the Holy of Holys! O Mother of God, You are the living Ark of God; no profane hand may touch you, but the lips of the faithful will never cease to sing your praise, repeating with joy the Angels' words: " O Pure Virgin, You are indeed raised above all creatures!"
Luke 1: 48 All generations shall call me Blessed.
"The Blessed Virgin Mary was led to the Temple. Thenceforth planted in the house of God, and cultivated by the Spirit, she like a fruitful olive tree became the abode of all virtues."
St. John of Damascus