What is being commemorated is the boast of the female sex, the glory of women, in her who is both mother and virgin at the same time. What a lovable and wonderful union this is.
Proclus of Constantinople, Homily I, I; PG 65, 680 C.
Let nature exult and human nature be glad: women are honored! Let humanity dance: virgins are exalted!
Proclus of Constantinople, Homily I, I; PG 65, 68 I A.
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References:
Gambero, L., 1999. Mary and the Fathers of the Church 1st ed. Translated by Buffer, T., San Francisco: Ignatius Press.
