"Today Christ is born in Bethlehem of the Virgin. Today He who is without beginning begins, And the Word is made flesh. The powers of Heaven rejoice, The earth and her people are jubilant; The Wise Men bring gifts to the Lord, The Shepherds marvel at the One who is born; And we sing to the one without ceasing: 'Glory to God in the Highest, And on earth peace, good will toward men.'" — Theotokion of the Praises for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ
Let us rejoice with the angels at the birth of Christ! May your hearts and homes be filled with joy this season and may the Lord grant you His infinite blessings in the New Year!
With Love in Christ,
+ G E R A S I M O S
Metropolitan of San Francisco