At the Aposticha, the following Idiomel twice.

Glory. Both now*.*

Tone 3.

**Theotokion.**

The springtime of the fast has dawned, and the flower of repentance has sprung up. Therefore, brethren, let us purify ourselves from all defilement. As we sing to the Giver of light, let us say, ‘Glory to you, only lover of humankind!’

To you I lift up my eyes, to you who are enthroned in the heavens. As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master: or as the eyes of a maid toward the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord our God: until he show us his mercy.

The springtime of the fast has dawned, and the flower of repentance has sprung up. Therefore, brethren, let us purify ourselves from all defilement. As we sing to the Giver of light, let us say, ‘Glory to you, only lover of humankind!’

Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy upon us: for we have our fill of derision; our soul has its fill. Mockery for those at ease: and derision for the proud. ****

Of the Martyrs.

Your Martyrs, O Lord, supported by faith, confirmed by hope, united in soul by love of your Cross, destroyed the tyranny of the foe, and having gained their crowns they intercede with the Bodiless Powers on behalf of our souls.

Lady, honoured first of saints, praise of the heavenly Orders, hymn of the Apostles, summary of the Prophets, accept also our supplications.

After the Trisagion, Apolytikion of the day etc. And Dismissal.