Today the Virgin gives birth to the Transcendent One, and the earth offers a cave to the Unapproachable One! Angels, with shepherds, glorify Him! The wise men journey with the star! Since for our sake the Eternal God is born as a little child (Kontakion).
“Through the tender mercy of our God, With which the Dayspring from on high has visited us.” (Luke 1:78) Dayspring from on high is a reference to the Messiah who is coming like the rising sun to bring light to those in darkness.