Epistles of Ignatius

Many things are unknown to you: the virginity of Mary, the miraculous birth, who became incarnate, the star that guided those in the East, the Magi who brought gifts, the greeting of the archangel to the Virgin, the miraculous conception of her who was betrothed, the announcement by the child-forerunner about the son of the Virgin, and his leaping in the womb due to foresight; the songs of the angels over Him who was born, the good news announced to the shepherds, Herod's fear of losing his kingdom, the command to kill the infants, the journey into Egypt and the return from that land to the same region; the infant swaddling clothes, the human registration, the nourishment by milk, the name of "father" given to Him who did not father Him; the manger because there was no room elsewhere; the lack of human preparation for the Child; His gradual growth, human speech, hunger, thirst, journeys, weariness; the offering of sacrifices, and then circumcision, baptism; the voice of God over Him who was baptized, declaring who He was and where He came from; the testimony of the Spirit and the Father from above; the voice of John the prophet when he signified the passion by calling Him "the Lamb"; the performing of various miracles and healings; the Lord's command over both the sea and the winds; evil spirits expelled; you yourself subjected to torment, and when afflicted by the power of Him who had appeared, not having the power to do anything.