The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

"O holy Dwelling Place of God.  O holy Temple of the Word. 
O holy Mary, holy Mother of God!" ~ Lauds Antiphon.



The Immaculate Conception by Monastery Icons

"Hail, bright star of the ocean, God's own gracious mother, Virgin ever sinless, take our supplication, to your Son, our Savior.  Surely he will hear you." ~ Vespers Responsory