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Wherefore, we also, the believers, worship thee, O Christ, and with tears entreat of thee: through the intercession of the Mother of God (*Astowacacin*), shine forth thy divine light into our souls; we bless thee on this evening of the Resurrection, O awesome King.

[On] Thursday.

[Thursday]: Apostles of God, chosen from the beginning before the worlds, who were made worthy to see Him who is invisible to the fiery beings: intercede with the Lord on behalf of the children of the Church.

[O] friends of Christ, stewards of the divine mystery, who raise up mankind from this surging sea of sin into immortal life: intercede before the Lord on behalf of the children of the Church.

Superior to all [creation], you attained the ineffable beatitude, who