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[You] who were witnessed by the son of the barren [woman] as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins [of the world]; whom You made known as supreme among the righteous, the greatest among those born of women, and the lamp of the Law; who also preached in Hades Your salvific coming—by his supplications, have mercy.

[RUBRIC: Supplication]

To the souls of the departed, CHRIST [our] God, grant rest and mercy; and to us sinners, grant the remission of transgressions.

RUBRIC: Proclamation [kʿaroz, litany/bidding prayer].

Again, in peace let us beseech the Lord. For the souls of those who are at rest, let us beseech Christ our Savior, that He may rank them among the righteous, and keep us alive by the grace of His mercy. Almighty Lord, our God, keep [us] alive and have mercy. Lord, have mercy; Lord, have mercy; Lord, have mercy.

PRAYER

Christ, Son of God, forgiving and compassionate: have mercy, with Your creative love, upon