The Entry into the Temple of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos, and Ever-virgin, Mary.

For the Entry

Troparion, Tone IV
Today is the prelude of God's good pleasure, * the herald of the salvation of mankind. * The virgin is revealed in the temple of the Lord, * thus foretelling to all the world the coming of Christ. * Therefore, with all our hearts let us loudly acclaim her: * Hail to you, fullfillment of the creator's plan.

Kondakion, Tone IV
Behold the spotless temple of the saviour, his precious bridal chamber. * Behold the virginal and sacred vessel of the glory of God. * Today she is brought to the temple of the most high, * bearing within her the grace of the Holy Spirit. * For this, the angels exclaim: * She is indeed the heavenly tabernacle.

Jerusalem Troparion, Tone II
Blessed are you, over all other women on earth, O virgin Theotokos, * by the Lord God most high, * for he so glorified your name * that your praise will never fade from the lips of men.

Exapostilarion, Tone I
A new lamp has been kindled for us, * and its brilliance fills the temple of God with profound joy. * For the most pure Theotokos, * with her clear and shining beauty of soul, * enlightens us with eternal light. * Let us all entreat her today: * Never let that light recede from us, O purest virgin.

At Psalm 51[50], Tone II
Today, the living temple of the great king * enters his temple to be groomed as his divine dwelling on earth. * Let all people everywhere rejoice and be glad.

Blessed is the kingdom of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit both now and forever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

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