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Wherefore we also, the faithful, worship you, O Christ, and with tears we beseech of you: through the intercession of the Mother of God (*Astuacacin*), cause your divine light to dawn within our souls. We bless you at this evening of the Resurrection, O awesome King!

[ON] THURSDAY

[Tone] 5 (EŠ = *Erekʿšabtʿi* / Third Tone or Thursday): Apostles of God, chosen from the beginning before the world [was made], who were deemed worthy to behold Him who is invisible to the fiery [heavenly hosts]: intercede before the Lord on behalf of the children of the Church. Friends of Christ, stewards of the divine mysteries, who out of the surging sea of sin have led mankind up into immortal life: intercede before the Lord on behalf of the children of the Church. Exalted above all [creation], you have attained unto ineffable beatitude, who...