Aposticha of the Apostles.
Anastasis liturgical translations — translated by Ephrem Lash
Glory. Both now*.*
**Theotokion.**
The harmonious lyre of the Apostles, struck by the Holy Spirit, has abolished the rites of the loathsome demons, and by proclaiming the one Lord has freed the nations from the error of idols and taught them to worship the consubstantial Trinity.
Joy of the heavenly hosts.
Let us together sing the praises of Peter and Paul, Luke, Matthew, Mark, John, Andrew, Thomas, Bartholomew, Simon the Canaanite, James, Philip; and let us fittingly praise the whole assembly of the Disciples.
Of the Martyrs
Be glad in the Lord, you Martyrs, because you have fought the good fight; you have stood against Kings and defeated tyrants; you were not frightened by fire and sword; when wild beasts were devouring your bodies you raised a hymn with the Angels to Christ and received the crowns from heaven, asking that peace be given to the world and his great mercy.
Joy of the heavenly hosts.
Like the Prophets let us hymn the Virgin as golden jar of the manna, bush unburned, table and throne, golden lampstand that holds the lamp, unhewn mountain, ark of sanctification and gate of God.
Translated by Ephrem Lash. Edition lash.en.anastasis.