The two things You asked, we have by Your birth. You put on our visible body; let us put on your hidden power. Our body became Your garment; Your spirit became our robe. Blessed is He Who was adorned and adorned us!" from Ephrem of Syria, "Hymn 22 on the Nativity."  Ephrem the Syrian, Hymns. Trans.… Continue reading Texts & Textiles: Ephrem of Syria