The Kontakion of the Nativity

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf hymn
gptkbp:accepts The Virgin Mary
gptkbp:activeDuring Feast of the Nativity
gptkbp:associatedWith Theotokos
Nativity iconography
gptkbp:celebratedIn Various languages
Advent season
December 25
gptkbp:citedBy Clergy
gptkbp:composedOf 6th century
gptkbp:connects Believers to tradition
gptkbp:contributedTo Cultural celebrations
gptkbp:description the birth of Jesus Christ
gptkbp:embodiment The essence of Christmas
gptkbp:emphasizes God's love for humanity
Joy and hope
gptkbp:encourages Charitable acts
gptkbp:features Liturgical music
Melodic structure
gptkbp:fosters Community spirit
gptkbp:heldIn Church services
gptkbp:highlights The shepherds' visit
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Kontakion of the Nativity
gptkbp:includes Salvation
Theological themes
Angelic proclamation
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Byzantine_music
gptkbp:influences Christian_music_traditions
gptkbp:inspiration Devotional practices
gptkbp:involves Community participation
Prayer and worship
gptkbp:is_integrated_with Biblical references
gptkbp:isComposedOf Romanos_the_Melodist
gptkbp:isPartOf Christian_liturgy
gptkbp:musicBy Choirs
gptkbp:partOf Divine Liturgy
Nativity canon
Orthodox Christmas traditions
gptkbp:performedBy Congregation
Nativity services
gptkbp:promotes Spiritual reflection
gptkbp:publishedIn Greek
gptkbp:recognizedBy Christian_denominations
gptkbp:reflects Early_Christian_beliefs
gptkbp:represents Liturgical heritage
gptkbp:sells The_mystery_of_the_Incarnation
gptkbp:servedIn A reminder of faith
gptkbp:significance Celebration of Christmas
gptkbp:symbolizes Hope and renewal
gptkbp:theme Incarnation of Christ
gptkbp:translatedInto Slavonic
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Eastern_Catholic_Churches
gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church
gptkbp:utilizes Christmas Eve services