Paragraph:
25.12
Translation:
But in Bethlehem they go on for eight days continuously. All the presbyters and clergy of the place, and the monazontes who reside there, take part, but during that season the bishop must celebrate the festival in Jerusalem. So at night everyone goes back with him to Jerusalem; but all the Bethlehem monks keep vigil in the church at Bethlehem, and sing hymns and antiphons till it is day. For this feast day and the celebrations great crowds come to Jerusalem from all parts, not only monks, but lay men and women as well.
(transl. Wilkinson)
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Summary:
Octave of Epiphany at Bethlehem, from an itinerary of AD 381-384.