Religion
Book I, 122: On the Virgin and Child
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. I, 1916)
Religion
This is she who bore a child and remained a Virgin. Wonder not thereat, for the Child is God, who consented to put on flesh.
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Codex Note
Ascribed to Michael Chartophylax.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book I, 122: On the Virgin and Child.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/113/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book I, 122: On the Virgin and Child.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/113/.
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