Saint Joseph
(
1st Century Anno Domini A.D.) Feast: 19 March
Joseph was a poor carpenter of Nazareth 
Yet he came from the royal family of David 
And he was pure and good and hard working. God knew He could trust Joseph, so He chose him for a most important task. He became the husband of Mary and the Foster Father of Our Lord 
So he protected Mary on the way to Bethlehem. He was present on the first Christmas.
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Joseph led Mary and Jesus safely into Egypt 
when Herod was trying to kill the Child 
Later he worked for them. He made them a sweet little home 
He earned money to give them their food and clothing 
When Jesus was a big boy, Joseph taught Him the carpenter's trade 
Joseph did not live to see Jesus become great and famous. Instead he died happily with Mary at his bedside, and Jesus blessing him 
Ἰωσήφ, εἰπὲ ἡμῖν. Tell us, Joseph, third mode. Troparion from the Royal Hours of Christmas Eve Medieval Byzantine chant, MS Ambrosianus A 139, transcribed by Spyridon Antonopoulos Performed by Cappella Romana, Guest Director, Spyridon Antonopoulos "Christmas in Constantinople," Portland, OR, Dec. 21, 2019 Translation (Fr. Ephrem Lash): Joseph, tell us: How are you bringing the Maiden you received from the Holy Place, to Bethlehem great with child? I, he said, have searched the Scriptures and have been told by an Angel, and I am assured that Mary will give birth to God in a way past explanation; to worship him Magi will come from the East, adoring him with precious gifts. O Lord, incarnate for our sake, glory to you!
Joseph worked very hard to make life safe and happy for Jesus and Mary. So Jesus has made him the Protector of the Whole Church 
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