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... of transgressions. With the New Bridegroom you adorned the churches of the Gentiles; entreat that same Compassionate [Lord] to renew us from the oldness of sins. Let us give [glory to the Worker] of wonders.

Builder of all existence, [and] of creatures out of non-existence, you yourself built the Church, [you] the Rock upon the rock of the Word; together with the foundations laid in the New Zion, join us by [your] building into the same. Let us give [glory to your] wonders.

The city built by you, O Jesus, rejoiced at the streams of the rivers; from which streams of grace flow forth, irrigating the souls of mankind. Give us also to drink from the water of life, through the intercession of the Spirit's cupbearers; so that this, your rational earth, may bear fruit unto the glory of your name.

CONCERNING

RUBRIC: [Of the] Sixth Day of Creation

RUBRIC: And for

[OF THE] SIXTH AGE

RUBRIC: And

[On] the Crucifixion of Christ.

[RUBRIC:] FRIDAY

[ON] FRIDAY.

Not enduring, by [His] nature of goodness, to keep only [to Himself] the ineffable good; but