Hail, truly full of grace, for Thou art holier than the Angels and more eminent than the Archangels. Hail, full of grace, for Thou art more admirable than Thrones, more dominant than Dominations and of greater virtue than Virtues. Hail, full of grace, superior to the Principalities and more sublime than the Powers. Hail, full of grace, for Thou art more beautiful than the Cherubim and more august than the Seraphim. Hail, full of grace, more exalted than the Heavens and purer than the sun.
St. John Damascene
