Today is the prelude of the joy of the universe, and it incites us to sing the forefestal hymns. For behold, Gabriel is coming, and he will say to the Virgin: Rejoice, Maiden full of grace; the Lord is with you.
 
--- Translation and setting by Fr Seraphim Dedes, used with his generous permission. His work can be found at http://www.agesinitiatives.com/dcs/public/dcs .

Today is the prelude of the joy of the universe, and it incites us to sing the forefestal hymns. For behold, Gabriel is coming, and he will say to the Virgin: Rejoice, Maiden full of grace; the Lord is with you. --- Translation and setting by Fr Seraphim Dedes, used with his generous permission. His work can be found at http://www.agesinitiatives.com/dcs/public/dcs .

Today is the prelude of the joy of the universe, and it incites us to sing the forefestal hymns. For behold, Gabriel is coming, and he will say to the Virgin: Rejoice, Maiden full of grace; the Lord is with you.
 
--- Translation and setting by Fr Seraphim Dedes, used with his generous permission. His work can be found at http://www.agesinitiatives.com/dcs/public/dcs . &nbsp;

March 24: Forefeast of the Annunciation

Daily hymns from the Orthodox Church in English. Translations and settings are from Fr Seraphim Dedes (agesinitiatives.com/dcs/public/dcs/) or Stan and Nancy Takis (newbyz.org) . Used with permission.

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March 24: Forefeast of the Annunciation

March 24: Forefeast of the Annunciation