Coptic Antiphon for the Nativity - Your Star Appeared to the Magi by Daniel Girgis published on 2018-01-02T22:37:51Z Your star appeared to the magi, • O king who is prior to time. • O you tribes of the earth, • gather together to worship him; • he who was born upon the earth. A visible marvel, the magi saw. • Life [himself] emerged and came forth. • They offered their gifts to him, • praising God who was born, saying, • “Glory be to you, O holy one.” Behold, the Virgin has given birth! • [Son of] God has become [Son of] man! • God the Logos came to us! • Great is this mystery: • the birth of Emmanuel. She came to be a temple for God. • This miracle is wonderful. • He chose to dwell within her. • O you tribes of the earth, • let us bless this holy place. The rod in the hand of Aaron • dwelt with God and befriended him . • Her branches sprouted and blossomed • by means of the magi and the Hebrews. • Draw near to bow down to him. Light from Light dawned on us • and we have abounded in joy, • singing and chanting with the magi, • “O faithless [ones], let us believe • in the coming of [the Lord] Christ." Genre Pop