Moleben on Pascha

ed is our God, always, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. 
Priest: Bless

Reader: Amen.

Then the Priest sings the Pascha Troparion Thrice, followed by the Choir, thrice 

Priest: 

Christ is risen from the dead, 
trampling down death by death, 
and on those in the tombs bestowing life!	CristoV Anesth ek nekrwn,
qanatw qanaton pathsaV,
kai toiV en toiV mnhmasi,
zwhn 
carisamenoV!	Христос воскресе из мертвых, 
смертию смерть поправ, 
и сущим во гробех живот даровав!	

Choir: Christ is risen… Thrice

Priest:

Christ is risen from the dead, 
trampling down death by death, …
	CristoV Anesth ek nekrwn,
qanatw qanaton pathsaV,...
	Христос воскресе из мертвых, 
смертию смерть поправ, …	

Choir: 

and on those in the tombs bestowing life!		и сущим во гробех живот даровав!	

Choir:  Glory… Both Now …

The Hypakoe, eighth tone, once:

Forestalling the dawn, the women came with Mary, and found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre, and heard from the angel: why seek ye among the dead, as though He were a mortal, Him Who liveth in everlasting light?  Behold the grave-clothes.  Go quickly and proclaim to the world that the Lord is risen and hath slain death.  For He is the Son of God Who saveth mankind

If thou desirest to include a canon for a saint, say first the troparion of the saint, once, then, Glory … Both  Now…, "Forestalling the Dawn…"

Then the Paschal Canon, with it's Hirmoi. Refrain: Christ is risen from the dead. And for the Saint, if it be done. Then the Katavasia. 

Paschal Canon of St John Damascene

Tone 1

The Irmos and Troparia are repeated to make up 12.
The Theotokia are not done on the day of Pascha itself.
At the end of each Ode, the Irmos is repeated as a Katavasia

Ode 1

Irmos: It is the day of Resurrection; let us be radiant, O ye people; Pascha, the Lord's Pascha: for from death to life, and from earth to heaven Christ God hath brought us, as we sing the song of victory. 

Christ is risen from the dead. 

Let us purify our senses, and we shall behold Christ, radiant with the unapproachable light of the Resurrection, and we shall clearly hear Him say, Rejoice! As we sing the hymn of victory. 

Christ is risen from the dead. 

Let the heavens be glad, as is meet, and let the earth rejoice, and let the whole world, both visible and invisible, keep festival. For Christ is risen, O gladness eternal. 

Glory to the Father…

Theotokion: Thou hast broken through the barrier of death by giving birth to Christ, the eternal Life, Who today hath shone forth from the tomb, O Virgin all-blameless, and Who hath enlightened the world. 

Both now and ever…

Theotokion: Having beheld thy resurrected Son and God, rejoice thou with the apostles, O Pure One graced of God, and be the first to rejoice, as thou hast received the Cause of joy for all. 

Katavasia 

Ode 3

Irmos: Come, let us drink a new drink, not one miraculously brought forth from a barren rock, but the fountain of Incorruption, springing forth from the tomb of Christ, in Whom we are strengthened. 

Christ is risen from the dead. 

Now all things are filled with light, heaven and earth, and the nethermost parts of the earth; let all creation therefore celebrate the arising of Christ whereby it is strengthened. 

Christ is risen from the dead. 

Yesterday I was buried with Thee, O Christ; today I rise with Thine arising. Yesterday I was crucified with Thee; do Thou Thyself glorify me with Thee, O Savior, in Thy kingdom. 

Glory to the Father…

Theotokion: Into incorruptible life have I entered today, through the goodness of Him Who was born of thee, O Pure One, and Who makest all the ends of the earth radiant with joy. 

Both now and ever…

Theotokion: Having beheld God, Whom thou hast borne in the flesh, risen from the dead, as He said, O Pure One, dance, and Him as God, O most Pure One, do thou magnify. 

Katavasia

After the Third Ode:

Save thy servants from harm, O Theotokos, for all we, after God, flee unto thee, as to an unassailable wall and intercessor. 

Look with lovingkindness, O all-hymned Theotokos, upon my cruel bodily suffering, and heal the sickness of my soul.

Ode 4

Irmos: On divine watch let the God-inspired Abachum stand with us and show forth the light-bearing angel, clearly saying: Today salvation is come to the world, for Christ is risen as Almighty. 

Christ is risen from the dead. 

As a man-child did Christ appear when He came forth from the Virgin's womb, and as a mortal was He called the Lamb, without blemish also, for He tasted no defilement, is our Pascha; and as True God, perfect was He proclaimed. 

Christ is risen from the dead. 

Like unto a yearling lamb, Christ our blessed Crown of His own will was sacrificed for all, a Pascha of purification; and from the tomb the beautiful Sun of righteousness shown forth again upon us. 

Christ is risen from the dead. 

David, the ancestor of God, danced with leaping before the symbolical Ark; let us also, the holy people of God, beholding the fulfillment of the symbols, be divinely glad; for Christ is risen as Almighty. 

Glory to the Father…

Theotokion: He Who created Adam thy forefather, O Pure One, took form from thee, and the habitation of the dead hath He demolished today through His death, and shone upon all things with the divine radiance of the Resurrection. 

Both now and ever…

Theotokion: Beholding Christ, Whom thou hast borne, shining forth splendidly from the dead, O Pure One, who art good and spotless among women, and comely today, rejoicing with the apostles in the salvation of all, Him do thou glorify. 

Katavasia 

Ode 5

Irmos: Let us awake in the deep dawn, and instead of myrrh, offer a hymn to the Master, and we shall see Christ the Son of Righteousness, Who causeth life to dawn for all. 

Christ is risen from the dead. 

Seeing Thy boundless compassion, they who were held in the bonds of Hades hastened to the light of Christ with gladsome feet, praising the Pascha eternal. 

Christ is risen from the dead. 

Bearing lights let us approach Christ Who cometh forth from the tomb like a bridegroom, and with the feast-loving ranks of angels, let us celebrate the saving Pascha of God. 

Glory to the Father…

Theotokion: Enlightened by the divine rays and the life-bearing Resurrection of thy Son, O most pure Mother of God, the gathering of the pious is filled with joy. 

Both now and ever…

Theotokion: Thou didst not open the gates of virginity in the Incarnation, nor the seal upon the tomb didst Thou destroy, O King of creation; from whence seeing Thee risen, Thy Mother rejoiceth. 

Katavasia 

Ode 6

Irmos: Thou didst descend into the nethermost parts of the earth, and didst shatter the eternal bars that held the fettered, O Christ, and on the third day, like Jonah from the whale, Thou didst arise from the tomb. 

Christ is risen from the dead. 

Having kept the seals intact, O Christ, Thou didst rise from the tomb, O Thou Who didst not break the seal of the Virgin by Thy birth, and Thou hast opened for us the doors of Paradise. 

Christ is risen from the dead. 

O my Savior, the living and unslain Sacrifice, when, as God, Thou, of Thine Own will, hadst offered up Thyself unto the Father, Thou didst raise up with Thyself the whole race of Adam, when Thou didst rise from the tomb. 

Glory to the Father…

Theotokion: He that of old was held by death and corruption is raised up by Him Who was incarnate of thy most pure womb, O Theotokos Virgin, unto incorruption and everlasting life. 

Both now and ever…

Theotokion: He Who went down into the nethermost parts of the earth, and came into thy womb, O Pure One, and dwelt and past understanding was incarnate, hath also raised up Adam with Himself when He rose from the tomb. 

Katavasia 

After the Sixth Ode:

 Save thy servants from harm, O Theotokos, for all we, after God, flee unto thee, as to an unassailable wall and intercessor. 

Look with lovingkindness, O all-hymned Theotokos, upon my cruel bodily suffering, and heal the sickness of my soul. 

Kontakion 
Tone 8

Though Thou didst descend into the grave, O Immortal One, yet didst Thou destroy the power of Hades.  And didst arise as victor, O Christ God, calling to the myrrh-bearing women: Rejoice! And giving peace unto Thine apostles: Thou Who dost grant resurrection to the fallen.

Ikos:

The myrrh-bearing women maidens forestalled the dawn, seeking as it were day, the Sun that was before the sun and Who had once set in the tomb, and they cried out one to another: O friends! Come, let us anoint with spices the life-bringing and buried body, the Flesh that raised up fallen Adam, that now lieth in the tomb. Let us go, let us hasten, like the Magi, and let us worship and offer myrrh as a gift to Him Who is wrapped not in swaddling clothes but in a shroud.. And let us leap and cry aloud: O Master, arise, Thou Who dost grant Resurrection to the fallen. 

Then the Prokeimenon in the 8th Tone:

Deacon: This is the day which the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad therein. 

Stichos:  O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good, for His mercy endureth forever. 

And for the Saint, if there be any. 

Prokeimena for Various Occasions:

To the Saviour, 4th Tone: O Lord, hear my prayer, give ear unto my supplication in Thy truth.

Stichos: Praise ye the Lord, for the Lord is good.

To the Theotokos, 4th Tone: I shall commemorate thy name in every generation and generation.

Stichos: My heart hath poured forth a good word.
 
For the Ailing, 4th Tone: Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak; heal me, for my bones are troubled.

Stichos: For in death there is none that is mindful of thee.

To the Angels, 4th Tone: who maketh His angels spirits, and His ministers a flame of fire.

Stichos: Bless the Lord, O my soul; O Lord my God, Thou hast been magnified exceedingly.

To the Prophets, 4th Tone: Thou art a priest forever, after the order of Melchisedek. 

Stichos: The Lord said unto my Lord: Sit Thou at My right hand, until I make Thine enemies the footstool of Thy feet.

To the Apostles, 4th Tone: Their sound hath gone forth into all the
earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.

Stichos: The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament proclaimeth the work of His hands.

To a Hierarch, 1st Tone: My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.

Stichos: Hear this, all ye nations; give ear, all ye that inhabit the world.

To several Hierarchs, Monk‑saints, Hieromartyrs, and Fools for the sake of Christ, 4th Tone: Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.

Stichos: What shall I render unto the Lord for all that He hath rendered unto me?
 
To a Martyr, 4thTone: The righteous man shall be glad in the Lord, and shall hope in Him.

Stichos: Hearken, O God, unto my prayer, when I make supplication unto Thee.

To several Martyrs, and to Unmercenaries, 4th Tone: In the saints that are in His earth hath the Lord been wondrous; He hath wrought all His desires in them.
Stichos: I beheld the Lord ever before me, for He is at my right hand, that I might not be shaken.

To a Hieromartyr, or to several Confessors, or to Monk‑martyrs, 8th Tone: The saints shall boast in glory, and they shall rejoice upon their beds.

Stichos: Sing unto the Lord a new song; his praise is in the church of the saints.
 
To Women‑martyrs, and to Nun-saints, 4th Tone: Wondrous is God in His saints, the God of Israel.

Stichos: In congregations bless ye God, the Lord from the wellsprings of Israel.

To the New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia, 4th Tone: For Thy sake, O Lord, we are slain all the day long.

Stichos: We are counted as sheep for the slaughter

Priest: Let us pray to the Lord.

Choir: Lord have mercy.
 
Priest: For holy art Thou, O our God, and Thou restest in the saints, and unto Thee do we send up glory: to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.

Choir: Amen.

Deacon: Let every breath praise the Lord.

Choir: Let every breath praise the Lord.

Deacon:  Praise ye God in His saints, praise Him in the firmament of His power.

Choir: Let every breath praise the Lord.

Deacon: Let every breath:

Choir: Praise the Lord.

Deacon: And that He will vouchsafe unto us the hearing of the Holy Gospel, let us pray to the Lord God.

Choir: Lord, have mercy. Thrice

Deacon: Wisdom, Aright! Let us hear the Holy Gospel.

Priest: Peace be unto all.

Choir: And to thy spirit.

Priest: The reading is from the Holy Gospel according to N.

Choir: Glory to Thee, O Lord, glory to Thee.

Deacon: Let us attend.

Luke 24:26-53 #114

At that time, Jesus, having rose from the dead, stood in the midst of His disciples and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. {37} But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. {38} And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? {39} Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. {40} And when he had thus spoken, he showed them his hands and his feet. {41} And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? {42} And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb. {43} And he took it, and did eat before them. {44} And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. {45} Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, {46} And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: {47} And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. {48} And ye are witnesses of these things. {49} And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. {50} And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. {51} And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. {52} And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: {53} And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.

And for the Saint, if there be any. 

After the Gospel: 

Choir: Glory to Thee , O our God, glory to thee.

Ode 7

Irmos: He Who delivered the Children from the furnace, became man, suffereth as a moral, and through His Passion doth clothe mortality with the beauty of incorruption. He is the only blessed and most glorious God of our fathers. 

Christ is risen from the dead. 

The godly-wise women with myrrh followed after Thee in haste; but Him Whom they sought with tears as dead, they worshipped joyfully as the Living God, and they brought unto Thy disciples, O Christ, the good tidings of the mystical Pascha. 

Christ is risen from the dead. 

We celebrate the death of death, the destruction of Hades, the beginning of another life eternal, and leaping for joy we hymn the cause, the Only Blessed and most glorious God of our fathers. 

Christ is risen from the dead. 

For truly sacred and all-festive is this saving night, and this shining light bearing day, the harbinger of the Resurrection, whereon the timeless Light bodily from the tomb upon all hath shined. 

Glory to the Father…

Theotokion: Thy Son, having put death to death, O all-spotless one, today hath granted unto all mortals the life that abideth unto the ages of ages, the only blessed and most glorious God of our fathers. 

Both now and ever…

Theotokion: He Who reigneth over all creation, became man, dwelling in thy God-graced womb, and having endured crucifixion and death, is risen in a God-befitting manner, raising us up with Himself, for He is Almighty.  Katavasia 

Ode 8

Irmos: This is the chosen and holy day, the one king and lord of sabbaths, the feast of feasts, and the triumph of triumphs, on which we bless Christ unto the ages. 

Christ is risen from the dead. 

Come, on this auspicious day of the Resurrection, let us partake of the fruit of the new vine of divine gladness of the kingdom of Christ, praising Him as God unto the ages. 

Christ is risen from the dead. 

Lift up thine eyes about thee, O Sion, and see, for behold, there cometh unto thee like God-illumined beacons, from the west, and from the north, and from the sea, and from the east, thy children, in thee blessing Christ unto the ages. 

O Most Holy Trinity, our God, glory to Thee. 

O Father Almighty, and Word, and Spirit, one Nature united in three Persons, transcendent and most divine! Into Thee have we been baptized, and Thee will we bless unto all ages. 

Glory to the Father…

Theotokion: Through thee the Lord came into the world, O Virgin Theotokos, and the womb of Hades did He tear open, granting unto us mortals resurrection; wherefore, we bless Him unto the ages. 

Both now and ever…

Theotokion: Laying low all the dominion of death by His Resurrection, thy Son, O Virgin, as the mighty God, hath raised us up with Himself and deified us; wherefore, we sing His praise unto the ages. 

Katavasia 
Ode 9

Refrain: Magnify, O my soul, Christ the Giver of Life, Who rose from the grave on the third day.

Irmos:  Shine, shine, O new Jerusalem, for the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee; dance now and be glad, O Sion, and do thou exult, O pure Theotokos, in the arising of Him Whom thou didst bear. 

Refrain: Magnify, O my soul, Him Who willingly suffered, and was buried, and rose from the grave on the third day.

Irmos:  Shine, shine, O New Jerusalem…

Refrain: Christ is the new Pascha, the Living Sacrifice, the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world. 

Irmos:  Shine, shine, O New Jerusalem…

Refrain: The angel cried unto her that is full of grace: O pure Virgin rejoice! And again I say Rejoice! For thy Son is risen from the grave on the third day, and hath raised the dead, O ye people be joyful!

Irmos:  Shine, shine, O New Jerusalem…

Refrain: Having slept, Thou didst awake the dead of the ages, roaring royally as the Lion of Judah. 

O how divine, how loving, how sweet is Thy voice! For thou hat truly promised to be with us unto the end of the age, O Christ; having this foundation of hope, we faithful rejoice. 

Refrain: Mary Magdalene ran to the sepulchre, and having seen Christ, she questioned Him as though He were the gardener. 

O how divine, how loving…

Refrain: The shining angel to the women cried: Cease from tears, for Christ is risen. 

O how divine, how loving…

Refrain: Christ is risen, trampling down death, and raising the dead, O ye people, be joyful. 

O how divine, how loving…

Refrain: Today all creation is glad and rejoiceth, for Christ is risen, and Hades is led in captivity. 

O great and most sacred Pascha, Christ! O Wisdom and Word of God, and Power! Grant us more perfectly to partake of Thee, in the unwaning day of Thy kingdom. 

Refrain: Today the Master hath led Hades captive, and raised the fettered, whom from the ages it had held in bitter bondage. 

O great and most sacred Pascha, Christ…

Refrain: Magnify, O my soul, the dominion of the Tri-hypostatic and Indivisible Godhead. 

O great and most sacred Pascha, Christ…

Refrain: Rejoice, O Virgin, rejoice! Rejoice, O blessed one; Rejoice, O most glorified one: for thy Son is risen on the third day from the grave. 

O great and most sacred Pascha, Christ…

Glory to the Father…

Theotokion: With one voice, O Virgin, the faithful do bless thee: Rejoice, O Portal of the Lord; Rejoice, O living City; rejoice, through whom for our sake the Light hath shone, Who, born of thee, is the Resurrection of the dead. 

Both now and ever…

Theotokion: Be glad and rejoice, O Portal of the Divine Light: for Jesus set into the grave, hath dawned forth shining more brightly than the sun, and hath illumined all the faithful, O Sovereign Lady who rejoiceth in God. 

First Refrain and Katavasia (The refrain is repeated only on the day of Pascha itself.)

Choir:  Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and on those in the tombs bestowing life. 

Hypakoe: 
Tone 8

Forestalling the dawn, the women came with Mary, and found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre, and heard from the angel: why seek ye among the dead, as though He were a mortal, Him Who liveth in everlasting light?  Behold the grave-clothes.  Go quickly and proclaim to the world that the Lord is risen and hath slain death.  For He is the Son of God Who saveth mankind.

Glory… Both Now…

Kontakion: 

Though Thou didst descend into the grave, O Immortal One, yet didst Thou destroy the power of Hades.  And didst arise as victor, O Christ God, calling to the myrrh-bearing women: Rejoice! And giving peace unto Thine apostles: Thou Who dost grant resurrection to the fallen.

Deacon: Have mercy on us, O God, according to Thy great mercy, we pray Thee, hearken and have mercy.

Choir:  Lord, have mercy. Thrice.

Deacon: Again we Pray for the Orthodox episcopate of the Russian Church; for our lord the Very Most Reverend Metropolitan n., First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad; for our lord the Most Reverend (Archbishop or Bishop N.) and for all our brethren in Christ.

Choir:  Lord, have mercy. Thrice.

Deacon: Again we pray for the suffering Russian Land and its Orthodox people both in the homeland and in the Diaspora, and for their salvation.

Choir:  Lord, have mercy. Thrice.

Deacon: Again we pray for this land, its authorities and armed forces, and for every Christian land.

Choir:  Lord, have mercy. Thrice.

Deacon: Again we pray for mercy, Life, peace, health, salvation, visitation, pardon, and prosperity for the servant(s) of God (N.).

Choir:  Lord, have mercy. Thrice.

Deacon: Again we pray Thee, O Lord our God, that Thou wouldst hearken unto the voice of our supplication and prayer, and have mercy on Thy servant(s) N*(N.), through Thy grace and compassions, and forgive all his (her) (their) petitions, and pardon him (her) (them) all transgressions voluntary and involuntary; let his (her) (their) prayers and alms be acceptable before the throne of Thy dominion, and protect him (her) (them) from enemies visible and invisible, from every temptation, harm and sorrow, and deliver him (her) (them) from ailments, and grant him (her) (them) health and length of days: let us all say, O Lord, hearken and have mercy.

Choir:  Lord, have mercy. Thrice.

Deacon: Look down, O Master, Lover of mankind, with Thy merciful eye, upon Thy servant(s) (N..) and hearken unto our supplication which is offered With faith, for Thou Thyself hast said: "All things whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believe that ye shall receive, and it shall be done unto you; and again: "Ask, and it shall be given you." Therefore we, though we be unworthy, yet hoping in Thy mercy, ask: Bestow Thy kindness upon Thy servant(s) N.(N.), and fulfil his (her(their) good desires, preserve him (her)(them) all his (her)(their) days peacefully and calmly in health and length of days: let us all say, quickly hearken and graciously have mercy.

Choir:  Lord, have mercy. Thrice.

Deacon: Again we pray for the people here present that await of Thee great and abundant mercy, for all the brethren, and for all Christians.

Choir:  Lord, have mercy. Thrice.

Ectenia for the Ailing.

Deacon: O Physician of souls and bodies, with compunction and contrite hearts we fall down before Thee, and groaning we cry unto Thee: Heal the sicknesses, heal the passions of the soul and body of Thy servant N. (or the souls and bodies of Thy servants N.N.) and pardon him (her) (them), for Thou art kind‑hearted, all transgressions, voluntary and involuntary, and quickly raise him (her) (them) up from his (her) (their) bed of sickness, we pray Thee, hearken and have mercy.

Choir:  Lord, have mercy. Thrice.

Deacon: O Thou Who desirest not the death of sinners, but rather that they should return to Thee and live: Spare and have mercy on Thy servant(s) (N.), O Merciful One; banish sickness, drive away all passion, and all ailments, assuage chill and fever, and stretch forth Thy mighty arm, and as Thou didst raise up Jairus' daughter from her bed of sickness, restore him (her) (them) to health, we pray Thee, hearken and have mercy.

Choir:  Lord, have mercy. Thrice.

Deacon: O Thou Who by Thy touch didst heal Peter's mother‑in‑law who was sick with fever, do Thou now, in Thy loving‑kindness, heal Thy terribly‑suffering servant(s) of his (her) (their) malady, quickly granting him (her) (them) health, we diligently pray Thee, O Fount of healing, hearken and have mercy.

Choir:  Lord, have mercy. Thrice.

Deacon: Again we pray to the Lord our God, that He may hearken unto the voice of the supplication of us sinners, and have mercy on His servant(s), N.(N.) and protect him (her) (them) from all tribulation, harm, wrath and necessity, and from every sickness of soul and body, granting him (her) (them) health with length of days: let us all say, quickly hearken and have mercy.

Choir:  Lord, have mercy. Thrice.

Deacon: Again we pray that this town (or city) and this sacred monastery (or temple), and every city and country, may be preserved from famine, pestilence, earthquake, flood, fire, the sword, the invasion of aliens, and civil war; that our good and man loving God may be merciful and favorable, that He may turn away all the wrath stirred up against us, and deliver us from His righteous threatening which hangeth over us, and have mercy on us. 	‑1

Choir:  Lord, have mercy. Thrice.

Deacon: Again we pray also that the Lord God may hearken unto the voice of the supplication of us sinners, and have mercy on us.

Choir:  Lord, have mercy. Thrice.

Priest's exclamation: Hearken unto us, O God our Savior, Thou hope of all the ends of the earth and of them that be far off at sea; and be merciful, be merciful, O Master, regarding our sins, and have mercy on us; for a merciful God art Thou, and the Lover of mankind, and unto Thee do we send up glory: to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.

Choir:  Amen.

Priest: Wisdom! 

Choir: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and on those in the tombs bestowing life.  Thrice

Clergy (with louder voice): Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death …

Choir:  And on those in the tombs bestowing life.

Priest: May Christ our true God, Who rose from the dead, and trampled down death by death and on those in the tombs bestowed life, through the intercession of His most Pure Mother, and of all the saints have mercy on us and save us, for He is good and the Lover of mankind. 

Choir: Amen. 

Thereafter, the priest exclaimeth, "Christ is risen", thrice, and the people answer "Truly He is risen!", thrice

Then:

Choir: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and on those in the tombs bestowing life.  Thrice

And unto us hath He granted life eternal; wherefore, we worship His resurrection on the third day