The Murder of the Holy Innocenta, Pieter Brueghel the Elder, 1566
The day of the Holy Innocents, Sarah Mant 2004
AP photograph, aftermath of suicide bombing in Afghanistan today near a primary school, where 14 children were killed.
Kontakion 6
Having become God-bearing heralds, the Magi returned to Babylon, having fulfilled Thy prophecy; and having preached Thee to all as the Christ, they left Herod as a babbler who knew not how to sing: Alleluia!
Oikos 6
By shining in Egypt the light of truth, Thou didst dispel the darkness of falsehood; for its idols fell, O Saviour, unable to endure Thy strength; and those who were delivered from them cried to the Theotokos:
Rejoice, uplifting of men: Rejoice, downfall of demons! Rejoice, thou who didst trample down the dominion of delusion: Rejoice, thou who didst unmask the fraud of idols! Rejoice, sea that didst drown the Pharaoh of the mind: Rejoice, rock that doth refresh those thirsting for life! Rejoice, pillar of fire that guideth those in darkness: Rejoice, shelter of the world broader than a cloud! Rejoice, sustenance replacing manna: Rejoice, minister of holy delight! Rejoice, land of promise: Rejoice, thou from whom floweth milk and honey! Rejoice, O Bride Unwedded!
Coptic Icon- Flight Into Egypt
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