Today is the Forefeast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos.
The day is a prelude of universal joy — let us keep the forefeast in gladness.
“For, behold, Gabriel cometh with fear and wonder unto the Virgin, bringing her the good tidings: Rejoice, thou who art full of grace; the Lord is with thee.”
Today is also the feast day of Our Holy Father Theonas, Archbishop of Thessolonica.
