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Christ became man and called to repentance robbers and
harlots. Repent, my soul! The door of the Kingdom is already
open, and the transformed pharisees, publicans and
adulterers are seizing it ahead of you.

(Matthew 21:31; 11:12)

Christ became a babe and conversed in the flesh with me,
and he voluntarily experienced all that pertains to our nature,
apart from sin; and He showed you, my soul, an example
and image of His own condescension.

(Matthew 1:25)

Christ saved wise men, called shepherds, made crowds of
infants martyrs, glorified old men and aged widows, whose
deeds and life, my soul, you have not emulated. But woe
unto you when you are judged!

(Matthew 2:12; Luke 2:9-12; Matthew 2:16; Luke 2:25-38)

When the Lord had fasted for forty days in the wilderness,
He at last became hungry, showing His human nature. Do
not be despondent, my soul, if the enemy attacks you, but let
him be beaten off by prayer and fasting.

(Matthew 4:1-11; 17:21; Mark 9:29)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy
Spirit:

To The Trinity:

Let us glorify the Father, exalt the Son, and

faithfully worship the Divine Spirit, inseparable Trinity, Unity
in essence, as the Light and Lights, the Life and Lives, giving
life and light to the ends of the earth.

Now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Theotokion:

Protect thy city, spotless Mother of God, for in thee it

faithfully reigns, and in thee is made strong, and through
thee it conquers and routs every trial and temptation, and
spoils its foes and rules its subjects.

Refrain:

Holy father Andrew, pray for us.