Then you shall see and be radiant, your heart shall thrill and rejoice; because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you.  A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the LORD.  Isaiah 60:5-6

[King Herod tries to trick the magi into showing them where Jesus is, so that later he will be able to destroy the “new king”.  The magi leave Herod’s palace and continue following the star.]

When they had heard the king they went their way; and lo, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came to rest over the place where the child was.  When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy;  and going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.  And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.  Matthew 2:9-12

Akathis Hymn: twenty-third chant

By singing praise to your maternity, we all exalt you as the spiritual temple, O Mother of God!  For the One who dwelt within your womb, the Lord who holds all things in his hands, sanctified you, glorified you, and taught all people to sing to you:

Hail, O Tabernacle of God the Word;

   Hail, Holy One, more holy than the saints.

Hail, O Ark that the spirit has gilded;

   Hail, sacred Glory of reverent priests.

Hail, unshakable Tower of the Church;

   Hail unbreakable Wall of the Kingdom.

Hail, O you through whom the trophies are raised.

   Hail, O you through whom the enemies are routed.

   Hail, O Healing of my body;

   Hail, O salvation of my soul.