Schedule

Troparion:
By Thy Cross, Thou didst destroy death! To the thief, Thou didst open Paradise! For the myrrhbearers, Thou didst change weeping into joy! And Thou didst command Thy disciples, O Christ God, to proclaim that Thou art risen, granting the world great mercy!

O Lord, save Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance. Grant victories to the Orthodox Christians over their adversaries; and by virtue of Thy Cross, preserve Thy habitation.

Kontakion:
The dominion of death can no longer hold men captive, for Christ descended, shattering and destroying its powers! Hell is bound, while the prophets rejoice and cry: The Savior has come to those in faith! Enter, you faithful, into the Resurrection!

Thou wast voluntarily crucified for our sake, grant mercy to those who are called by Thy name; make all Orthodox Christians glad by Thy power, granting them victories over their adversaries, by bestowing on them the invincible trophy, Thy weapon of peace.

Prokeimenon in the 7th Tone:
Extol the Lord our God; worship at His footstool for it is holy!
(Vs.) The Lord reigns; let the peoples tremble.

Epistle:
The reading from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Paul to the Corinthians. (2 Cor. 6:1-10) (Also Galatians 2:16-20)

Alleluia Verses:
Remember Thy congregation which Thou hast purchased of old.
(Vs.) God is our King before the ages; He has wrought salvation in the midst of the earth.