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Augustine of Hippo
Catena Aurea · Matthäusevangelium 2
Mt 2, 9English original
And, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was.
To perform its due service to the Lord, it advanced slowly, leading them to the spot. It was ministering to Him, and not ruling His fate; its light shewed the suppliants and filled the inn, shed over the walls and roof that covered the birth; and thus it disappeared.