Aposticha of Lauds, of the Cross. Tone 1.
Anastasis liturgical translations — translated by Ephrem Lash
Glory. Both now.
**Cross-Theotokion.**
We ceaselessly hymn you as Saviour and Master, who were nailed to the tree and granted us life.
Through your Cross, O Christ, there has come into being one flock of Angels and of mortals and one Church; heaven and earth rejoice. Lord, glory to you!
Of the Martyrs
Come all you peoples, let us honour with hymns and spiritual songs the Champions of Christ, the beacons of the world and the heralds of the Faith, the inexhaustible spring from which flow healings for the faithful. At their intercessions, Christ our God, grant peace to the world and to our souls your great mercy.
All-praised Martyrs.
Sweetest child, you have been lifted up on the Cross like an innocent lamb, willingly slaughtered, cried the spotless Ewe-lamb with lamentation when she saw the Lord on the Tree. I burn and am wounded in heart, but I hymn your measureless mercy.
Translated by Ephrem Lash. Edition lash.en.anastasis.