When the stone had been sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers where
guarding Thine immaculate Body, Thou didst rise on the third day, O Savior,
granting life unto the world. Wherefore, the Hosts of the Heavens cried out
to Thee, O Life-giver: Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ. Glory to Thy
kingdom. Glory to Thy dispensation, O only Lover of mankind.
Kontakion of the Resurrection. First Tone.
As God Thou didst arise from the tomb in glory, and Thou didst raise the
world together with Thyself. And mortal nature praiseth Thee as God, and
death hath vanished. And Adam danceth, O Master, and Eve, now freed
from fetters, rejoiceth as she crieth out: Thou art He, O Christ, that grantest
unto all resurrection.
Troparion of the Resurrection. Second Tone.
When Thou didst descend unto death, O Life Immortal, then didst Thou slay
Hades with the lightning of Thy Divinity. And when Thou didst also raise the
dead out of the nethermost depths, all the Hosts of Heavens cried out: O
Lifegiver, Christ our God, glory be to Thee.
Kontakion of the Resurrection. Second Tone.
Thou didst arise from the tomb, O omnipotent Savior, and Hades was
terrified on beholding the wonder; and the dead arose, and creation at the
sight thereof rejoiceth with Thee. And Adam also is joyful, and world, O my
Savior, praiseth Thee for ever.
Troparion of the Resurrection. Third Tone.
Let the heavens be glad; let earthly things rejoice; for the Lord hath wrought
might with His arm. He hath trampled down death by death; the first-born of
the dead hath He become. From the belly of Hades hath He delivered us
and hath granted to the world great mercy.