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The Paschal Vespers
Opening
(The Faithful stand. The Priest holds a lighted candle and the censer.)
P
RIEST
:
Glory to the Holy, consubstantial, life-creating and undivided Trinity, always,
now and ever, and to the Ages of Ages.
C
HOIR
:
Amen.
Resurrection Hymn
P
RIEST
& C
HOIR
:
Christ has risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the
tombs bestowing life.
Great Ectenia
D
EACON
:
In peace let us pray to the Lord.
C
HOIR
:
Lord, have mercy.
D
EACON
:
For the peace from above, and the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord.
C
HOIR
:
Lord, have mercy.
D
EACON
:
For the peace of the whole world, the good estate of the holy churches of God, and
the union of all, let us pray to the Lord.
C
HOIR
:
Lord, have mercy.