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...became [witnesses] of the incarnate Word, attaining grace far above the ranks of the incorporeal [angels]. [RUBRIC: Read.] For whom the judicial throne of the awesome tribunal awaits prepared, to execute judgment upon us according to the scriptures; let us fall down before them, suppliant with a penitent soul, that through them we may reconcile with us their fearsome Judge.

[RUBRIC:] Also, of all the Apostles. *Tēr yerknicʿ* [Lord of heaven] *šarakan* (hymn), First Mode.

[Tone] A3 (First Mode): Apostles of God, pillars of the faith of the Catholic Church, disciples of CHRIST, God, the heavenly Teacher: intercede [for Him] to grant peace to all the world. Friends of CHRIST and stewards of the divine mysteries, who received the Word of life and enlightened the universe: inter[cede]. Awful judges