The noble Joseph,
when he had taken down Thy most pure body from the Tree,
wrapped it in fine linen and anointed it with spices,
and placed it in a new tomb.
when he had taken down Thy most pure body from the Tree,
wrapped it in fine linen and anointed it with spices,
and placed it in a new tomb.
See also this reflection by Fr Patrick Henry Reardon (h/t to Orrologion). Illustration: Miniature from a thirteenth century Gospel, Iveron Monastery, Mount Athos.
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