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Guardians of the world, camps of the Lord around those who fear [him], friends of the human race, mediators of death and resurrection, great Michael and Gabriel, who stand always before the All-Holy Trinity: we beseech you, intercede before the Lord for the expiation of our sins.

[FOR] TUESDAY

[Mode] GŠ [Third Tone / *G-šarakan*]: Heavenly Bridegroom, unshadowed intelligible light, who descended from the heavens out of love for Your bride, the Church, whom John—Your friend and groomsman—betrothed to You: by his supplications, have mercy [upon us]. Incomprehensible to the four-formed [creatures] and unseen by the Seraphim, Holy of holies and Lord of all, You humbled Yourself at the Jordan, seeking from the servant the cleansing of water to wash away the sins of Adam: by his supplications, have mercy [upon us].