Today is the beginning of our salvation, O people; * for behold, the Mother and Virgin who was chosen from all generations * to be the habitation of God * is born and comes forth from the barren one. * She is the flower from Jesse and possesses the rod from his root. * May our forefather Adam rejoice and be full of joy; * for behold, she who was created from the rib of Adam * declares that her daughter and descendant is blessed. * She says: “My deliverance has been born to me. * Through her, I will be freed from the bonds of Hades.” * May David rejoice, play on his harp, and bless God; * for behold, the Virgin comes forth * from the womb of the barren woman ** for the salvation of our souls.