“Greater in honor than the Cherubim, and in glory greater beyond compare than the Seraphim; you without corruption gave birth to God the Word, and are truly Theotokos. You do we magnify.

“Seeing the grace of the secret mysteries of God made manifest and clearly fulfilled in the Virgin, I rejoice; and I know not how to understand the strange and secret manner whereby the Undefiled has been revealed AS ALONE CHOSEN ABOVE ALL CREATION, VISIBLE AND SPIRITUAL. Therefore, wishing to praise Her, I am struck dumb with amazement in both mind and speech. Yet still I dare to proclaim and magnify Her: She is indeed the Heavenly Tabernacle

“the shining-forth of the glory of God the Father

“MERCIFUL, COMPASSIONATE, MAN-LOVING, SELF-SACRIFICIAL LOVE OF GOD

“beloved brother and co-celebrant before the Throne of God

“Glory Be To GOD For All Things!

“Every tongue is at a loss to praise Thee as is due; even a spirit from the world above is filled with dizziness, when it seeks to sing Thy praises, O Theotoos. But since Thou art good, accept our faith. Thou knowest well our love inspired by God, for Thou art the Protector of Christians, and we magnify Thee