Thou hast slept a little while, and brought the dead to life; Thou hast arisen, O loving Lord, and raised up those that from the beginning of time had fallen asleep. In the Slavic practice, at the end of Vespers, Compline is immediately served, featuring a special Canon of the Crucifixion of our Lord and the Lamentation of the Most Holy Theotokos by Symeon the Logothete. Joseph hid Thee reverently in a new tomb, O Savior, and lamenting sang to Thee a funeral hymn fitting for God. 368: Its time to prepare for Lent. Fr. I am grievously wounded and my heart is torn, O Word, as I behold Thee slain unjustly', said the All-pure Virgin weeping. When shall I see Thee, Savior, Light eternal, the joy and gladness of my heart? cried the Virgin in her bitter grief. Publishers of Liturgical and Sacred Music. Then he fell, but now he is raised up. Teach me, O Lord, the way of Thy statutes; and I shall seek it always. Not only was her only Son dead, but also she alone knew who her Son was the Son of God come to save the world. (3) Gone the Light the world knew. O Lord Jesus our King. Truly, as Elder Simeon had prophesied, A sword will pierce your own heart also.. 371. In the furnace Thou didst save the holy youths from the flame. Mine eyes woke before the morning: that I might meditate in Thy words. The sun and moon grew dark together, O Savior, like faithful servants clothed in black robes of mourning. Make me to go in the path of Thy commandments; for therein do I delight. As a lion hast Thou fallen asleep in the flesh, O Savior, and as a young lion hast Thou risen from the dead, putting off the old age of the flesh. Coming forth from the beast as from a bridal chamber, O my sweet springtime, O my sweetest Child, where has all Thy beauty gone?. In the crooked paths of the transgressing Hebrews there are thorns and snares. Early in the morning the myrrh-bearers came to Thee and sprinkled myrrh upon Thy tomb. Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral Washington DC 36th Street Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington DC 20007 Tel: 202 333-4730 - Fax: 202 625-7173 - Website: wwwsaintsophiadccom Jesus Christ has conquered death and hell. I will praise Thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned the judgments of Thy righteousness. Modeled after the Lamentations to the Lord Jesus on Holy Friday, these 176 hymns are sometimes called the "Jerusalem Service." The hymns are metered to be sung to the common melodies. (6) How O life canst Thou die? This service is included in the Order of the Typikon of Zion Church, and has been also followed by other Orthod n. 1. the seventh day of the week, Saturday, as the day of rest and religious observance among Jews and some Christians. My soul has kept Thy testimonies: and loved them exceedingly. How canst Thou dwell in a tomb? After the final glorification of the Trinity, the church building is lighted and the first announcement of the women coming to the tomb resounds through the congregation as the celebrant censes the entire church. I have restrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep Thy words. Arise, O merciful Lord, and raise us from the depths of hell. How is God enclosed within a tomb?. This is my comfort in my affliction: for Thy word has quickened me. This is the proper rule regarding the implementation of these hymns according to Metropolitan . Every Purim for the past 35 years we have published a Purim parody edition of The Kustanowitz Kronikle, covering virtually every aspect of Jewish life, and including parodies of hundreds of popular movies.. I have hated transgressors: but Thy law have I loved. Woe is me, my Son! laments the Virgin. We all process out of the church, when that is possible, following Christs Body laid out on the Epitaphion in the way people lay out their departed at funerals. The law of Thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. Thine all-holy Mother weeps for Thee lamenting, O my Savior, at Thy death. Daniel 1 - The Orthodox Jewish Bible 2002 Vs. New International Version (1) In the grave they laid Thee, All Thy commandments are true: they persecute me wrongfully; help Thou me. Great Vespers: taking down from the cross - Great and Holy Friday afternoon. I have been very greatly humbled: quicken me, O Lord, according unto Thy word. Be surety for Thy servant for good: let not the proud accuse me falsely. We are still with Him. He Is Not Here!, by Fr. The angel standing by the grave cried out to the women: Myrrh is proper for the dead, but Christ has shown himself a stranger to corruption. Tomorrow morning we will celebrate the first Divine Liturgy of Pascha actually of Christs triumph down below. Het has now descended into hell, hades, the underworld, sheol, that lower dimension, the dark place of the dead. But even in the Lamentations, there are words of hope for the coming Resurrection. O marvelous wonder! 9781936270330. Thou art in very truth, O Word, the myrrh that never fails: yet the women with their spices brought myrrh to Thee, the living God, to anoint Thee as a corpse. Thou didst suspend the earth immovably upon the waters. We will see that tomorrow in our Paschal icon, and then for the next Forty Days we will sing the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Let me live, that I may praise Thee, and let Thy ordinances help me (119:175). Concerning Thy testimonies, I have known of old that Thou hast founded them forever. Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church Choir (OCA)Lamentations of Holy and Great Saturday 2011 Joy of . O Jesus, my sweetness and light of salvation, how art Thou hidden in a dark tomb? I have sworn, and am steadfastly purposed, that I will keep the judgements of Thy righteousness. On Friday, April 22, 2022, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Epitaph Service at the Patriarchal Cathedral, concelebrants were Metropolitans Kyrillos of Moschonisia, Makarios of Anea, Meliton of Philadelphia, Seraphim of Sebastia, Eirinaios of Myriophyton and Peristasis, Chrysostomos of Myra, Theoliptos of Iconium, Nikandros of Irenopolis and Ioakeim of Accept, I beseech Thee, the free-will offerings of my mouth, O Lord, and teach me Thy judgements. The flesh of God is hidden now beneath the earth, like a candle underneath a bushel, and it drives away the darkness in hell. When she saw Thee lying dead, O Word, the all-pure Virgin wept with a mother's grief. Great and Holy Saturday is the day on which Christ reposed in the tomb. Behold my humiliation, and deliver me: for I have not forgotten Thy law. Orthros. Have you ever considered what she went through? Full texts of Readers Services for suite of Divine Services of Holy Friday, including the Royal Hours, the Vespers with the Burial of Christ, and Lamentations at the Tomb of the Saviour (with sheet music); for prayer at home during the Covid-19 pandemic period. Much of the service takes place around the tomb of Christ in the center of the nave. Now Thou art placed in the grave as a lifeless corpse, How shall I close Thy sweet eyes and Thy lips, O Word? HYMNS OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH with INSTRUCTIONAL CD/CASSETTE TAPE. I have run the way of Thy commandments: for Thou hast enlarged my heart. Right it is indeed . After the night the sun shines out again in brightness; and after death do Thou, O Word, arise once more and shine in Thy glory, as a bridegroom coming from his chamber. Then coming back into the church we all pass under the Epitaphion one by one, yet all together in symbol passing through death with Christ. Of old the lamb was sacrificed in secret; but Thou, longsuffering Savior, wast sacrificed beneath the open sky and hast cleansed the whole creation. Asceties of Piety. All Rights Reserved. The Master of all is seen lying dead, and in a new tomb He is laid, who empties the tombs of the dead. Inexpressible wonder! Blessed art Thou, O God, our Redeemer!. "winding-sheet lamentation"; or , enkomia, "praises") are sung before the Epitaphios as at the tomb of Christ, while all hold lighted candles.The verses of these Lamentations are interspersed between the verses of Psalm 118 (the chanting of this psalm forms a major . Let Thy tender mercies come unto me, and I shall live: for Thy law is my study. So the maiden wed to God cried with loud lament; The answer in all three cases is Yes! Behold, He that dwell in the highest All things in all worlds are One in Him. Thy truth also remains from one generation to another: Thou hast established the earth, and it abides. Woe is me, Light of the world! The annual anniversary. But now at Thy Passion I suffer unbearable pain.. We become part of Christs funeral procession, and following His precious Body, we go out into the darkness, into death. I have gone astray like a lost sheep: seek Thy servant, for I have not forgotten Thy commandments. We read the Megillah next Monday night and Tuesday morning. . Updated 3/26/2020. 2. Give me understanding, and I shall seek Thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart. Remember Thy words unto Thy servant, in which Thou hast caused me to hope. The mind is affrighted at Thy dread and strange burial. Wounded in Thy side, O Word, through the life-giving drops of Thy blood as the pelican Thou hast restored Thy dead children to life. At the very end, the Lamentations service almost becomes a celebration. In the Hebrew Bible, Lamentations stands with Ruth, the Song of Solomon, Ecclesiastes, and Esther and with them makes up the Megillot, five scrolls that are read on various festivals of the Jewish religious year. 1. ( often l.c.) O Mother, do not strike thy breast in grief.. The Lamentations to the Theotokos are sung on the feast of the Dormition on August 15, before a special Epitaphios depicting the Theotokos in the grave. During Holy Week, the Orthodox Christian Church mimics the events that led to Jesus Christ's death and resurrection. Arise, O Giver of Life', the Mother who bore Thee said with tears. The half-year anniversary. Dead in outward appearance, yet alive as God, Thou hast restored dead mortals to life and slain him that slew me. Through Thy burial, O Christ, Thou dost destroy the palaces of hell: by Thy death Thou slayest death, and dost deliver from corruption the children of the earth. I spoke of Thy testimonies also before kings, and was not ashamed. Holy Friday Lamentations. The earth, O Lord, is full of Thy mercy: teach me Thy statutes. The priest removes the Body of Christ, the Epitaphios, from the Cross, wraps it in a white cloth and carries it into the altar.In an evening service, called the Lamentations at the Tomb, the priest . Those He fed with manna offer to the Savior vinegar and gall. Thou who art Life wast laid in a tomb, O Christ: by Thy death Thou hast destroyed death and art become a fountain of life for the world. They had almost made an end of me upon earth; but I forsook not Thy commandments. On Sunday, 14th/27th August 2017, the service of the Lamentations of Theotokos was held at the Holy Shrine of the Dormition of Theotokos in Gethsemane, where the Tomb of Theotokos stands. The Bookstore, Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, 358 Mountain Road, PO Box 5238, Englewood, NJ, 07631-5238. One translation calls it the land where all things are forgotten, where the dead from all times were held captive by Satan and where he intended that they finally fade into nothingness. When the chief captains of the heavenly hosts saw Thee, Savior, stripped, bloodstained and condemned, how could they bear the boldness of Thy crucifiers? manifestation to us as God, O Christ. Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will seek the commandments of my God. Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral Washington DC 2815 36th Street Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington DC 20007 Tel: 202 333-4730 - Fax: 202 625-7173 - Website: wwwsaintsophiadccom Daystar without evening, Thou hast gone down in the flesh neath the earth; and the sun grew dark at height of noon-day, for could not bear to look upon Thee. 20:8-11. The Orthodox Church does not focus much on Christ's suffering, great as it was. All that crucified Thee shall be destroyed together, O Word, Thou Son of God and King of all. Megali Triti Esperas (Holy Tuesday Evening Service) (PS-303) Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Denver Church Music Federation. This follows an ancient Mediterranean custom of women singing laments at peoples' deaths. Now creation beholds Thee suspended on Calvary. Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. Chanted by The Boston Byzantine ChoirThe Lamentations chanted during Holy Friday Service1st, 2nd and 3rd Stasis For in my Fathers house there are many rooms, and we pass from this room to the next. Before the service begins, a "tomb" is erected in the middle of the church building and is decorated with flowers. The Slav practice usually reverses this order, with the choir singing the Psalm verses, while the priest reads the Praises. And I walked at liberty: for I have sought Thy precepts. O Jesus, my Christ and King of all, why hast Thou come to those in hell? Every generation, O my Christ, offers praises at Thy burial. Since Thou art Life-giver, O Word, when stretched out upon the Cross, Thou hast not slain the Jews but raised their forefathers from the dead. The Epitaphios is also a common short form of the Epitphios Thrnos, the "Lamentation upon the Grave" in Greek, which is the main part of the service of the Matins of Holy Saturday, served in Good Friday evening. This day is a feast which starts its liturgical celebration in the late hours of the night on Saturday before Easter Sunday. O Thou who hast fashioned Adam with Thine own hand, Thou hast gone down beneath the earth, to raise up fallen men by Thine almighty power. For deep down even at His lowest moment when it felt to Him like His Father had forsaken Him, He knew what He was doing and what would be the outcome. Blessed are they that search out His testimonies, and seek Him with their whole heart. a day of rest or prayer. The Lamentations Service for Holy Saturday Matins. Below are some historical notes regarding this tradition. And when Thou hast raised up the dead from their dwelling place beneath the earth, all the powers of Heaven cried aloud: Giver of Life, O Christ our God, glory to Thee.'. Is this a funeral service? Our Lord Jesus Christ has been taken . As the reading progresses the Praises become shorter, and gradually more concentrated on the final victory of the Lord, thus coming to their proper conclusion: I long for Thy salvation, 0 Lord, Thy law is my delight (Psalm 119:174). Jesus, my heart's desire! cried the Virgin in her bitter grief. In this life we live with Christ in His Church. I have not departed from Thy judgements: for Thou hast taught me. Thy word is tried in the fire to the uttermost: therefore has Thy servant loved it. 1) The Lamentations of the Theotokos, like those for Christ on Great and Holy Saturday, are chanted after the 7th Ode before the Exaposteilaria the evening before the feast of the Dormition. St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church 52455 Ironwood Road South Bend, IN, 46635; Google Calendar ICS; Posted in . Before I was humbled I went astray: but now have I kept Thy word. Providently bringing Thee sweet spices, O my Christ, the Myrrh-bearers drew near. This is an ongoing project. O Morning Star of righteousness, Thou art gone down beneath the earth and hast raised up the dead as if from sleep, dispersing all the darkness of hell. Seeing Thy body laid in the tomb, O Christ, Thy Mother brings Thee the offering of her tears, and she says: Arise, my Child, as Thou hast foretold.. Of Thine own will descending as one dead beneath the earth, O Jesus, Thou leadest up the fallen from earth to Heaven. The plan is to begin integrating the new texts and music in the dated services during Holy Week, Easter, and Bright Week, 2023. Greek Orthodox Live Internet Broadcasts of Church Services. O my God and Word, my Joy, how shall I endure Thy three days in the tomb? At the end of the Great Doxology, while the Trisagion is sung, the epitaphios is taken in procession around the outside the church, and is then returned to the tomb. Hell trembled, O Savior, when he saw Thee, the Giver of Life, despoiling him of his wealth and raising up the dead from every age. They that fear Thee will be glad when they see me: because I have hoped in Thy words. My study shall be in Thy statutes: I will not forget Thy words. Joseph once fled with Thee, O Savior, and now another Joseph buries Thee. I am Thine, save me; for I have sought Thy precepts. That poor dear blessed Woman! 05.00PM - Vespers with placing of Epitaphios in the tomb followed by Matins with Lamentations. It is this divine human love which is contemplated and praised over the tomb of the Savior. Dead in outward appearance, yet alive as God, O Jesus, Thou leadest up the fallen from earth to Heaven. When wilt Thou execute judgement on them that persecute me? Texts for Liturgical Services. O blind fool, utterly wicked, implacable in hatred, thou dost make a pretense of love for men, yet thou hast sold for money the sweet Myrrh. By keeping Thy words. Interlinear Bible 1 Corinthians 15:58 LordN-DMS - Biblical Greek Blessed art those that are blameless in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. Scheduled for 3/4/23, 7:00 AM. Let Thy mercy come also upon me, O Lord, even Thy salvation, according to Thy word. My soul is grown drowsy from heaviness: strengthen me with Thy words. O people, exalt Him above all forever! Was it not shattered and struck blind by the dazzling radiance of Thy light? This is the blessed Sabbath. The earth trembled with fear, O Savior Christ, and the sun hid itself, seeing Thee, the Light that knows no evening, sinking in Thy body down into the tomb. On Friday night, the Matins of Holy and Great Saturday, a unique service known as the The Lamentations at the Tomb (Epitphios Thrnos) is celebrated. Cnrist has conquered death and hades. This service is also sometimes called Jerusalem Matins. The Divine Liturgy Service Book contains the Liturgy of St John Chrysostom (including those parts that the priest reads silently as well as explanations of the order of the church service). The whole earth quaked with fear, O Word, and the daystar hid its rays, when Thy great Light was hidden in the earth. 369. I know, O Lord, that Thy judgements are right, and that with truth Thou hast humbled me. Before the service begins, a tomb is erected in the middle of the church building and is decorated with flowers. Thou hast gone down into the tomb, O Christ, yet wast Thou never parted from Thy Father's side. For I am become like a wineskin in the frost; yet have I not forgotten Thy statutes. The older scores will be appended to the new scores. And we venerate Thy passion and burial, By dying, O my God, Thou puttest death to death through Thy divine power. Uphold me according unto Thy word, and give me life: and turn me not away in shame from mine expectation. The 40th day. O Word and God of all, in our hymns we praise Thee with the Father and Thy Holy Spirit, and we glorify Thy divine burial. Numbered with the transgressors, O Christ, Thou dost free us all from the guilt brought upon us of old by the deceiver. With love and fear we honor Thy Passion: grant us the forgiveness of our sins. As they sang the praise of Thy submissive love! Hear my voice according unto Thy loving-kindness, O Lord quicken me according to Thy judgement. He rarely came to class, just told students to read the Book. Born somewhere in the time period of 805 to 810 A.D., she passed away before 865 A.D.. Kassiane (the female form of the male name Cassius) was . Teach me goodness, discipline and knowledge: for I have believed in Thy commandments. I am but a sojourner upon the earth: hide not Thy commandments from me. The deceiver is deceived, and those he misled are set free by Thy wisdom, O my God. The Lamentations, chanted before the Epitaphios on Friday night in Holy Week, are some of the most moving hymns of the Orthodox Church. I have kept Thy commandments and Thy testimonies: for all my ways are before Thee, O Lord. Understanding what we do, with the Myrrhbearers let us all anoint the Living as a corpse. The spiritual powers and the angelic hosts are amazed, O Christ, at the mystery of Thy burial past utterance and speech. This year we decided to retire the series and capture all the fun in a book that's . Meat-fare Week. our way of saying that when people die they have only gone on a journey. Great and Holy Friday. Matins of Holy Saturday and Lamentations - Holy Friday. He who at the beginning by His will alone set the earth upon its course, now descends dead beneath the earth. Holy Trinity will be hosting on the 5th. Orthodox Chants and Hymns of Holy Pascha by Archangel Voices on Apple Music. Thine undefiled Mother, seeing Thy death, O Christ, cried to Thee in bitter sorrow: Tarry not, O Life, among the dead.. Service. THE WOMAN AND ACTS 2:38 An elderly woman had just returned to her home from a church service when she was startled by an intruder. Friday, April 14, 2023; 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 18:30 21:00; St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church 52455 Ironwood Road South Bend, IN, 46635; Google Calendar ICS; Posted in His Church is a supernatural community which encompasses Heaven and earth. The Service of Holy Saturday Mattins (The Lamentations) English File size 174KB. Look Thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, according the judgement of those that love Thy Name. The Service of Betrothal and all the Marriage services Greek English. For they that work wickedness have not walked in His ways. Their heart is curdled like milk; but my study has been in Thy law. Holy Friday Vespers: Removal of Christ from the Cross Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm Followed by decoration of the Bier 3. Source of the river of life, the Wisdom of God descends into the tomb and gives life to all those in the depths of hell. Righteous art Thou, O Lord, and upright are Thy judgements. O thrice-blessed Joseph, bury the body of Christ, the Giver of Life. I have stuck unto Thy testimonies: O Lord, put me not to shame. Listen to Lamentations: Orthodox Chants of Holy Week by Archangel Voices on Apple Music. Life-giver and Savior, Thou hast destroyed hell: to Thy power be glory! The Orthodox Celebration of Great and Holy Saturday. I am afraid, cried Joseph. Today, leading film production company Cinedigm announced a major step towards becoming the premier provider of Faith & Family content with the acquisition of movie review and ratings service Dove.org and faith-based streaming platform Christian Cinema from Giving Company. Service of the 12 Passion Gospels Time: 7:00pm Friday 14 April Great & Holy Friday (Good Friday) 1. Now is my heart torn in pieces by a mother's grief.. Here for the first time comes the clear proclamation of the good news of salvation in Christs resurrection. Service of the Twelve Passion Gospels - Thursday Evening. Thy testimonies have I received as an heritage forever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart. Gen Z, was celebrated and honored openly, which is rare in America. John Breck, Orthodox Church of America. Isaiah 3:1-14. How sweet are Thy words unto my taste! We stand before the bier on which Christ is laid out before us. In a robe of mockery ye clothe Him who ordered all things, who adorned the heavens with stars and the earth with wonders. With Thine own consent slain and laid beneath the earth, O my Jesus, Fountain of Life, Thou hast brought me back to life when I was dead through bitter sin. For therewith hast Thou delivered us from death. 3. They have been translated to fit the traditional Greek melodies, which are also included here, transcribed into Western music notation. I understand more than my elders, because I have sought Thy commandments. They have destroyed Him. But our question tonight is about real bones, Christs bones. To renew the broken nature of mortal men, willingly have I been wounded in the flesh by death. And how shall I lay Thee out for burial as a corpse? cried Joseph trembling. There are a lot of services that take place during this time, and the . It is usually celebrated in the mid-afternoon to commemorate the burial of Jesus. One of the Trinity endures a shameful death in the flesh on our account; the sun trembles and the earth quakes. Holy Week. The festival of Purim is only four days away. Willingly, O Savior, Thou hast gone down beneath the earth, and Thou hast restored the dead to life, leading them back to the glory of the Father. We bless thee, O pure Theotokos, and with faith we honor the three-day burial of thy Son and our God. The great Moses mystically foreshadowed this day when he said: God blessed the seventh day. Please get to church tonight. The Lamentations of Jeremiah, also called The Lamentations Of Jeremias, Old Testament book belonging to the third section of the biblical canon, known as the Ketuvim, or Writings. I rose up before it was dawn, and cried: I have hoped in Thy word. The Lamentation service is long, and constraints may cause a parish to omit them from the Matins services for Holy Saturday. Through Thy commandments I have gained understanding: therefore have I hated every evil way. The older generation served the younger generation, with students leading most of the sermons during the two-week revival chapel service. Next Posts will arrivetomorrow for Saturday Morning:First Divine Liturgy of Pascha Christs Victory over Hadesand for Midnight Sunday:GREAT AND HOLY PASCHA! List of Western Rite parishes that are streaming services. Thou art nailed upon the Cross, who of old hast sheltered Thy people with a pillar of cloud. There is in the person of Jesus Christ the perfect unification of the perfect love of man toward God and the perfect love of God toward man. Help me, and I shall be saved: and my study shall be ever in Thy statutes. but with the maidens let us sing to the Lord, Though His Resurrection on earth . O let Thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to Thy word unto Thy servant. Is it to set free the race of mortal men? This service includes what are called the Lamentations of the Theotokos. In a new and strange way Nicodemus and noble Joseph buried Thee with spices, and they cried aloud: Tremble, all the earth!. Please see the video at the end of this page for an example of the Byzantine style Lamentations, sung by the Romanian Patriarchal Choir. Cruel hell trembled when he saw Thee, O immortal Sun of glory, and in haste he yielded up his prisoners. At the end of tonights service, in the Old Testament reading (Ezekiel 37:114) the question is Can these bones live? Ezekiel was asked that question about the bones of Israel, their nation laid level by the Babylonians. . He who holds the earth in the hollow of His hand is held fast by the earth; put to death according to the flesh, He delivers the dead from the grasping hand of hell. This particular psalm is the verbal icon of Jesus, the righteous man whose life is in the hands of God and who, therefore, cannot remain dead. Although . The word epitaphios is an adjective meaning "funerary, happening on a grave"; it is the Greek title for Thucydides' famous . I venerate Thy Passion, I sing the praises of Thy burial, and I magnify Thy power, O loving Lord: through them I am set free from corrupting passions. In the Church of England, readings are used at Morning and Evening Prayer on the Monday and Tuesday of Holy Week, and at Evening Prayer on Good Friday. Liturgical music - Lent to Pascha. Pierced to the heart, the Virgin shed warm tears and cried aloud. Matins for Great & Holy Saturday (Lamentations, full text) Vesperal Liturgy for Holy Saturday (full text) Paschal Services (Nocturnes, Midnight Procession, Matins, Liturgy) (full text) The Hours of Pascha (usable throughout Bright Week!) Of Thine own will, O Word, Thou wast laid dead in the tomb: yet dost Thou live, my Savior, and, as Thou hast foretold, Thou shalt raise up mortal men by Thy Resurrection. Suffered three days by Thy Son who is our God. Jonah was caught but not held fast in the belly of the whale. O the folly of those who killed the prophets and slew Christ! I go to prepare a place for you, so that where I am, you may be also. And thats all there is to it. A stone hewn from the rock covers the Cornerstone; and a mortal man now buries God in the grave as one dead. A sword was sharpened against Thee, O Christ: but the sword of the strong was blunted, and the sword that guards Eden was turned back. Thy side is pierced, O Master, and Thy hands are transfixed with nails; so Thou healest the wound of our first parents and the sinful greed of their hands. How great the joy, how full the gladness, that Thou hast brought to those in hell, shining as lightning in its gloomy depths. Life may continue, but now in the end it will all come to nothing, only darkness and destruction in this world and the next for God has failed!
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