Hail, O Mary, Mother of God, Virgin and Mother! Morning Star, perfect vessel. We salute thee, Mother of God. Hail, O Mary, Mother of God! Holy temple in which God Himself was conceived. We salute thee, Mother of God. Hail, O Mary, Mother of God! Chaste and pure dove. We salute thee, Mother of God. Hail, O Mary, Mother of God! Ever-radiant light; from thee proceeds the Sun of Justice. We salute thee, Mother of God. Hail, O Mary, Mother of God! You enclosed in your sacred womb the One Who cannot be encompassed. We salute thee, Mother of God. Hail, O Mary, Mother of God!
With the shepherds we sing the praise of God, and with the angels the song of thanksgiving: Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth to men of good will. We salute thee, Mother of God. Hail, O Mary, Mother of God! Through you came to us the Conqueror and the triumphant Vanquisher of hell. We salute thee, Mother of God. Hail, O Mary, Mother of God! Through you blossoms the splendor of the resurrection. We salute thee, Mother of God. Hail, O Mary, Mother of God! You have saved every faithful Christian. Hail, O Mary, Mother of God! Who can praise you worthily, O glorious Virgin Mary! We salute thee, Mother of God.
St. Cyril of Alexandria