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The Types of the Theotokos

The Rising of the Sun

Night over the sea, the east beginning to lighten, and the Sun of righteousness rising with healing in its wings. Scroll to watch it.

But to you that fear the name of the Lord shall the Sun of righteousness arise, and there is healing in His wings.

Malachi 4:2, as St Cyprian of Carthage gives it

Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the fountain of the light that lightens all who believe upon Him! Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the rising of the rational Sun, and the undefiled flower of Life!

Gregory Thaumaturgus, On the Annunciation First Homily