The Annunciation of the Mother of God

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation of the Mother of God. Here are some readings for today's celebration:

• St Ambrose of Milan: Annunciation Sermon.

• St Jerome: Annunciation Homily.

• St Leo the Great: Annunciation Sermon.

• St Gregory of the Wonderworker (Thaumaturgus): First Homily on the Annunciation, Second Homily, Third Homily, Concerning the Holy Mother of God.

• Metropolitan Hierotheos (Vlachos) of Nefpaktos: The Annunciation of the Virgin Mary.

• Deacon Matthew Steenberg: 'She in Whom Salvation Was Begun': The Mother of God and the Nativity of Christ.

N.B. In case you're wondering why I appear to be writing about the Annunciation nearly two weeks late, please read this.