The Dawn of our Salvation
"Your birthday, Virgin Mother of God, brought news of joy for the whole world, for from you has risen the shining sun of justice, Christ our God, who redeemed us from the curse and blessed us instead, who defeated death and gave us everlasting life."
- Benedictus antiphon for the Birthday of the Virgin Mary.
Today, 8 September, is the feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This striking stained glass window by Patrick Reyntiens, in the Lady Chapel aisle of Ampleforth Abbey, tries to depict this momentous event in salvation history.
The Dawn of our Salvation
"Your birthday, Virgin Mother of God, brought news of joy for the whole world, for from you has risen the shining sun of justice, Christ our God, who redeemed us from the curse and blessed us instead, who defeated death and gave us everlasting life."
- Benedictus antiphon for the Birthday of the Virgin Mary.
Today, 8 September, is the feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This striking stained glass window by Patrick Reyntiens, in the Lady Chapel aisle of Ampleforth Abbey, tries to depict this momentous event in salvation history.