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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.

RUBRIC: On Thursday.

[On] Thursday. Apostles of God, chosen from the beginning before the world [was made], who were deemed worthy to see Him who is invisible to the fiery [angels]; intercede before the Lord for the children of the Church. Friends of Christ, stewards of the divine mystery, who drew up mankind from this flowing sea of sins into immortal life; intercede before the Lord for the children of the Church. [Exalted] higher than natures, you attained the ineffable beatitude; who...