At Matins

After the first chanting of the Psalter, this sessional hymn, in Tone I: Spec. Mel.: “When the stone had been sealed…”—

The Son Who with the Father and the Spirit is everlasting, Who is the Wisdom and Understanding from before time, desired to be born of the Virgin for our sake in latter times, that He might save the world from the tyranny of the alien foe. Glory to Thee Who wast born in the flesh! Glory to Thee Who wast thus well pleased! Glory to Thee Who hast delivered us by Thy nativity!

At “God is the Lord…”, the troparion of the feast, thrice.

After the second chanting of the Psalter, this sessional hymn, in Tone VIII: Spec. Mel.: “That which was commanded…”—

Glory…, Now & ever…: The foregoing is repeated.

Canon of the feast, with 6 troparia; and two canons of the saints, with 8 troparia.

Let heaven rejoice and let the earth be glad, for the Lamb of God hath been born on earth, granting deliverance to the world. The Word Who is in the bosom of the Father hath issued forth from the Virgin without seed. At Him did the magi marvel, beholding God in the flesh; and the shepherds cried out: Glory to Him Who alone is truly God!

Glory…, Now & ever…, in the same tone: Spec. Mel.: “Of the Wisdom…”—

O incorrupt and divine Glory, Thou didst come forth from the Virgin’s womb and didst preserve inviolate her who gave Thee birth; Thou didst rest in the manger as upon a throne, and didst show the cave to be a beautiful palace. Shepherds hymned Thee as the King of all, and the star made its transit to show the magi a divine light. Wherefore, we all cry out to Thee: O Master Christ our God, send down remission of transgressions upon those who with faith celebrate Thy divine nativity!