Troparion of the Resurrection
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(Tone 1)

After the stone was sealed by the Jews and the while the soldiers were watching Your spotless body, You rose, O Savior, on the third day, giving life to the world. Wherefore, the heavenly powers cried out to you, O Giver of life: “Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ! Glory to Your kingdom! Glory to Your economy, O You who alone are the lover of mankind!”

Kondakion of the Preparation of the Nativity of our Lord
(BDW p.553, PLC p.302, ED p. 1204)
(Tone 3)

Today the Virgin is on her way to the cave where she will give birth to the Eternal Word of God in an ineffable manner. Rejoice, therefore, O universe, when you hear this news, and glorify with the angels and the shepherds Him who shall appear as a new Child, being God from all eternity.

Epistle
Ephesians 5: 8 – 19

Prokimenon
(Tone 1) Ps.32: 22,1

May your kindness, O Lord, be upon us, for we have hoped in you.

Gospel
Luke 18: 18-28