The Oldest Christmas Carol?

The earliest preserved Christmas hymn dates to the fourth century. It is called "Jesus Light of All Nations" and was written by Saint Hilary of Poitiers. LINKS: Our video on the Christmas season: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0n-UHwKEn8 Our Magi episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYvb9iOmHkA Our Shepherds episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4Yfmxtluf0 An article about this hymn, known in Latin as "Jesus Refulsit Omnium": https://catholicweekly.com.au/is-this-the-first-christmas-carol Hear the song chanted in Latin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMcOZuZmhJA Our whole Christmas playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6k1J6n7Y5c393uYrBSRxZd81Iy_yogtQ Amongst our regular supporters are our friends at Orthodox Youth Ministries: https://www.theoym.org/ Consider keeping this channel going with a regular donation: https://ko-fi.com/patristix You can also help us by getting Patristix graphic designs on ALL SORTS of merch at our Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/patristix/shop?asc=u Also follow us on social media for cool graphics, pictures and info: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Patristix Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/patristixgram/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/patristix