The oldest Advent hymn we have dates from before 275 AD and was composed in Greek for the Divine Liturgy of St. James as a hymn of Eucharistic Devotion. Since the Eucharistic Presence of Jesus is a sacramental continuation of his Incarnation, this ancient Eucharistic hymn has become a Advent and Christmas carol that can be a moving meditation for believers all on its own. This three minute video below is worth every second.
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