Homily on the Nativity of the Theotokos
Saint Vladimir’s Seminary
September 8, 2025
In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
One of the folk-names for today’s feast is translated in English as the “Little Most Pure.” The literal meaning here is clear: today we see the Theotokos as a baby; looking at the festal icon we behold little version of our…