And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
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John Cassian
AD 435
When Augustus reigned alone upon earth, the many kingdoms of humankind came to end; and when you were made man of the pure Virgin, the many gods of idolatry were destroyed. The cities of the world passed under one single rule; and the nations came to believe in one sovereign Godhead. The peoples were enrolled by the decree of Caesar; and we, the faithful, were enrolled in the name of the Godhead, when you, our God, were made man. Great is your mercy: glory to you! Stichera of the Nativity of the Lord.
