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[B]lessing and glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and always and unto the ages [of ages. Amen.] Peace to all.

[RUBRIC:] Proper midday responses (pʿoxkʿ [antiphonal verses]) for the days of the Annunciation, Nativity of the Lord, Presentation [to the Temple], Transfiguration, Assumption, and all Feasts of the Theotokos (Astuacacin).

My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. He has looked upon the lowliness of his handmaiden; henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. He has shown mercy from generation to generation to those who fear him; he has wrought strength with his arm. He has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts, and pulled down the mighty from [their] thrones.