The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
According to the tradition of the Church, the Theotokos was brought to the Temple at three years of age, where she was consecrated to God and spent her days until she was fourteen or fifteen years old; and then, as a mature maiden, by the common counsel of the priests (since her parents had reposed some three years before), she was betrothed to Joseph.
Apolytikion of Entry of the Theotokos in the Fourth Tone:
Today is the
prelude of God's pleasure and the proclamation of man's salvation. The Virgin
is clearly made manifest in the temple of God and foretells Christ to all. Let
us also cry out to her with mighty voice, "Hail, fulfillment of the
Creator's dispensation."
Kontakion
of Entry of the Theotokos in the Fourth Tone
Today, the
most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the
sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the
Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle.
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