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).
My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For He has regarded the low estate of His handmaiden; for behold henceforth all generations will call me blessed. (Prokeimenon)