A great sign appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon beneath her feet * and upon her head a crown of twelve stars. V. The Lord hath clothed her with the garments of salvation, with the robe of justice, as a bride He hath adorned her with jewels. And upon her head... Glory be ... And upon her head... (The sixth responsory of Matins of the Immaculate Conception.)
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| The Immaculate Conception, 1683, by the Genovese painter Domenico Piola (1627-1703), in the basilica of the Annunciation in Genoa, Italy. |
And for Our Lady’s feast day, enjoy this splendid Magnificat by the Netherlandish composer Alexander Agricola (1445-1506).
