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Hours of Holy Easter and all Bright Week:

Easter clock

Throughout Bright (Easter) Week, instead of morning and evening prayers, Easter hours are sung (or read - but, as you can easily see, the peculiarity of this week is that, if possible, everything is sung!).

The Descent of Christ into Hell. Icon, XIII century. Monastery of St. Catherine in Sinai

Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and giving life to those in the tombs(Three times).

Also three times:

Having seen the Resurrection of Christ, let us worship the Holy Lord Jesus, the One Sinless One. We worship Your Cross, O Christ, and we sing and glorify Your holy Resurrection: for You are our God, do we know no other to You, we call Your name. Come, all the faithful, let us worship the Holy Resurrection of Christ: behold, through the Cross joy has come to the whole world. Always blessing the Lord, we sing His Resurrection: having endured the crucifixion, destroy death by death.

Is it for you?- except you. Se bo will come- for behold, she has come.

Do we not know otherwise to You, we call Your name...- the words of the Holy Scripture: Lord, do You know no other; We call Your name (Is. 26:13; see also the 5th hymn of the canon for Communion).

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We sing and glorify Your Resurrection: For You are our God, do we know no other to You, we call Your name...

“This expresses the feeling of complete peace in the Savior. And how natural it is, especially now!.. In the risen Jesus Christ, man - the poorest stranger on earth - is delivered from sin, hell, death, the devil, adopted by God, honored by the deification of his nature... If destroyed "Curse and sin, if death is trampled upon, if hell is destroyed and the head of the primordial enemy is erased, then what else is there to fear? If so much power has been revealed, will the Lord after this reduce His beneficent right hand?"

Saint Theophan the Recluse

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Read also on the topic:

• Hours of Holy Easter and all Bright Week- Explanatory Orthodox prayer book
• Easter: Easter liturgical texts for general folk singing- Boring Garden
• Let's sing together: Troparion of Easter in different languages- Boring Garden
• Easter Gospel reading of the prologue of the Gospel of John- Archpriest Konstantin Parkhomenko reads and comments

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Ipakoi, voice 4th

Having anticipated the morning about Mary, and having found the stone rolled away from the tomb, I hear from the Angel: in the light of the ever-present Being, with the dead, why are you looking for a man? You see the grave clothes; preach to the world that the Lord has arisen, the one who puts death to death, as he is the Son of God, saving the human race.

Preceding the morning- arrived before dawn. Even about Maria- those who were with Mary (Mary's companions). I hear you- heard. Tetsite- run, hurry. Preach- announce. Yako there is- because He.

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“In the Easter Canon we hear the voice of the Angel to the myrrh-bearing women: Preach to the world that the Lord has arisen, who has put death to death. The voice of the Angel in relation to us means: live so that your whole life is one word: “Christ is risen!” and so that, looking at you, the whole world, both Christian and non-Christian, would say: truly Christ is risen, because apparently he lives in one or the other, apparently powers are working in Him. Do I need to explain further that the basis of such a life is zeal for glory? the Risen Lord through imitation of Him and assimilation of the power of His resurrection."

Saint Theophan the Recluse

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Kontakion, tone 8

Even though you descended into the grave, Immortal, you destroyed the power of hell, and you rose again as the Conqueror, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women: Rejoice, and grant peace to your apostles, grant resurrection to the fallen.

More- Although. Thingsy- said.

In the tomb carnally, in hell with the soul like God, in heaven with the thief, and on the Throne you were, Christ, with the Father and the Spirit, fulfilling everything, the Indescribable.

Do everything- fulfilling everything with Himself. Undescribed- unspeakable (indescribable).

The troparion in the briefest words gives a striking image of the fullness of the Divinity - Christ, inseparably abiding with the Father and the Spirit, rests body in the tomb, descends with his soul into hell and destroys the souls of the righteous, and, according to His untrue words to the thief, now dwells with him in paradise (Lk .23:43) - and, filling everything with Himself, brings the Universe to fullness, fulfills the work of salvation.

The Apostle Paul, citing a verse of the psalm, says: It is said: He entered on high, took captivity captive and gave gifts to men (Ps. 67:19). And what does “ascended” mean, if not that He had previously descended into the nether regions of the earth? He who was lowest was also He who ascended above all the heavens to fulfill all things (Eph. 4:8-10).

Glory:

Like the Life-Bearer, like the reddest of Paradise, truly the brightest of all royal palaces, Christ, Thy tomb, the source of our resurrection.

And now:

Highly sanctified Divine village, rejoice, for You have given joy to the Mother of God, calling: blessed art Thou among women, All-Immaculate Lady.

Reddest- most beautiful. Vyshnyago- The Almighty. Settlement- housing.

Like the Life-Bearer, like the reddest of Paradise... The Tomb of Christ appears before us as the bearer of Life (Life-Bearer), more beautiful than paradise, sparkling more than any royal palace! (Please note: the subject in this sentence - what is being spoken about - is precisely the tomb of Christ, “Christ” is an address, we are talking to Christ about His tomb)

Lord have mercy(40 times).

Glory, and now:

We magnify You, the most honorable Cherub and the most glorious without comparison Seraphim, who gave birth to God the Word without corruption.

Christ rose from the dead, trampling down death by death, and giving life to those in the tombs(Three times).

During the days of Easter week and even until the celebration of Easter, before the meal, the troparion of Easter is sung (or read), and after the meal - the tribute to Easter.

Zadostoynik (chorus and irmos of the 9th song of the Easter Canon):

The angel cried out with grace: Pure Virgin, rejoice! And again the river: Rejoice! Your Son was risen three days from the grave, and raised up the dead; people, have fun.

Shine, shine, new Jerusalem, for the glory of the Lord is upon you. Rejoice now and be glad, O Zion; You, Pure One, show off, O Mother of God, about the rising of Your Nativity.

Screaming- he exclaimed. Pack the river - I will repeat. Show off- rejoice, enjoy. Your Christmas- Born of You.

The new Jerusalem is shining, shining... By new Jerusalem we mean the New Testament Church of Christ. Rejoice now and be glad, O Zion... Under Zion (the mountain on the southern side of Jerusalem, where the house of King David was, and subsequently the upper room of the Last Supper, and the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles) in the New Testament, according to the interpretation of Blessed Jerome, are the saints: they , standing at the pinnacle of virtues, they form Zion, about which it is said: Its foundation is on the mountains of the saints. The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the villages of Jacob (Ps. 87:2).

Prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian

This prayer is read in church on Wednesday and Friday of Cheese Week and throughout Holy Pentecost, except Saturdays and Sundays (if you strictly follow the charter, it is also read on some days of other multi-day fasts). During Great Lent (during the week), it should certainly be included in your cell rule; most naturally - at the end of morning and evening prayers, and, if possible, in the middle of the day.

Rising from sleep, before doing any other thing, stand reverently, presenting yourself before the All-Seeing God, and, making the sign of the cross, say: In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Then wait a little until all your feelings come to silence and your thoughts leave everything earthly, and then perform the prescribed short prayers with bows, without haste and with heartfelt attention.

Through the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us.

Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.

Instead of the prayer “Heavenly King...” from Easter to Ascension, the Easter troparion is read three times:

Troparion, tone 5

Christ rose from the dead, / trampling down death by death, / and giving life to those in the tombs. (3)

Trisagion

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.

Prayer to the Holy Trinity

Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse our sins; Lord, forgive our iniquities; Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name’s sake!

Lord have mercy. (3)

Glory to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now, and always, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who is in heaven! Hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; Give us our daily bread today; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Troparion to the Most Holy Trinity

Rising from sleep, we fall before You, O Good One, / and we proclaim an angelic song to You, O Mighty One: / “Holy, Holy, Holy are You, O God, / through the prayers of the Mother of God, have mercy on us!”

Glory: You raised me from bed and from sleep, Lord! / Enlighten my mind and heart, / and open my lips, / to sing to You, Holy Trinity: / “Holy, Holy, Holy You, O God, / through the prayers of the Mother of God, have mercy on us!”

And now: Suddenly the Judge will come, / and everyone’s deeds will be revealed. / But in fear let us exclaim at midnight: / “Holy, Holy, Holy are You, O God, / through the prayers of the Mother of God, have mercy on us!”

Lord have mercy. (12)

Prayer to the Holy Trinity

Having risen from sleep, I thank You, Holy Trinity, that through Your great goodness and long-suffering, You, God, were not angry with me, lazy and sinful, and did not destroy me with my iniquities, but showed me Your usual love for mankind, and raised me up, lying unconscious, so that early in the morning I would turn to You and glorify Your power. And now enlighten the eyes of my thoughts, open my lips, that I may learn Thy word, and understand Thy commandments, and do Thy will, and sing, glorifying Thee from the heart, and glorify Thy all-holy name, of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now , and always, and forever and ever. Amen.

Come, let us worship our King, God!

Come, let us worship and fall before Christ, the King, our God!

Come, let us bow and fall before Christ Himself, our King and God!

Psalm 50

Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your great mercy and according to the multitude of Your mercies, blot out my iniquity; completely wash me from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my iniquity, and my sin is always before me. I have sinned against You, the One, and done evil before You, so that you may be justified in Your words and win if they enter into court with You. For behold, I was conceived in iniquities, and my mother gave birth to me in sins. For behold, You have loved the truth; You have revealed to me the hidden and secret things of Your wisdom. You will sprinkle me with hyssop, and I will be cleansed; wash me, and I will become whiter than snow; let me hear joy and gladness, and my humiliated bones will rejoice. Turn Your face away from my sins and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew the Right Spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and strengthen me with the Sovereign Spirit. I will teach the wicked Your ways, and the wicked will turn to You. Deliver me from bloodshed, O God, God of my salvation; my tongue will rejoice in Your righteousness. Lord, You will open my mouth, and my mouth will declare Your praise. For if You had desired sacrifice, I would have given it; you will not be pleased with burnt offerings. A sacrifice to God is a contrite spirit; God will not despise a contrite and humble heart. Bless Zion, O Lord, with Your favor, and may the walls of Jerusalem be erected; then You will graciously accept the sacrifice of righteousness, the offering and burnt offerings, and then they will lay bulls on Your altar.

Symbol of faith

1. I believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth, of everything visible and invisible.

2. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the only begotten, begotten of the Father before all ages, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, unmade, consubstantial with the Father, through whom all things came into being.

3. For the sake of us, people, and for our salvation, who came down from heaven, and became incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became man.

4. He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered, and was buried.

5. And rose again on the third day, according to the Scriptures.

6. And ascended into heaven, and sat at the right hand of the Father.

7. And He will come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end.

8. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father, together with the Father and the Son, equally worshiped and glorified, who spoke through the prophets.

9. Into one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.

10. I acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

11. I look forward to the resurrection of the dead,

12. and the life of the next century. Amen.

Prayer 1, St. Macarius the Great

God, cleanse me, a sinner, for I have never done good before You, but deliver me from evil, and may Your will be done in me, so that I may not open my unworthy lips to condemnation and praise Your holy name, the Father, and the Son, and The Holy Spirit now, and always, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer 2, his

Rising from sleep, I bring the midnight song to You, Savior, and falling at Your feet, I cry to You: do not let me fall asleep in sinful death, but have pity on me, who voluntarily endured the crucifixion, and quickly raise me, lying carelessly, and save me, standing before You in prayer. And after a night’s sleep, send me a clear, sinless day, O Christ God, and save me.

Prayer 3, his

To You, Lord Lover of Mankind, having risen from sleep, I hasten, and I take up deeds pleasing to You, according to Your mercy, and I pray to You: help me at all times, in every matter, and deliver me from all evil vicissitudes in this world and from the devil. help, and save me, and bring me into Your eternal Kingdom. For You are my Creator and Provider and Giver of all good. And in You is all my hope, and I send up glory to You, now, and always, and forever and ever. Amen.

Prayer 4, his

Lord, out of Your many goodness and Your great mercy, You have given me, Your servant, to pass through the last time of this night without misfortune from any evil of the enemy. You Yourself, Master, Creator of everything, grant me Your true light and an enlightened heart to do Your will, now and always, and forever and ever. Amen.

Prayer 5, St. Basil the Great

Lord Almighty, God of the disembodied Powers and all flesh, living on the heights of heaven and looking down upon the valleys of the earth, testing the hearts and inner feelings and secrets of people, knowing clearly, the beginningless and eternal Light, Who has no change and not a shadow of change! Himself, immortal King, accept our prayers, which we, boldly hoping for the multitude of Your mercies, presently [night] bring to You from bad lips, and forgive us our sins, in deed, and in word, and in thought, committed consciously and out of ignorance us, and cleanse us from all filthiness of flesh and spirit, [making us temples of Your Holy Spirit]. And grant us with a watchful heart and a sober mind to go through the whole night of our present life, awaiting the coming of the bright day of the appearance of Your Only Begotten Son, our Lord and God and Savior Jesus Christ, when He, the Judge of all, will come to earth with glory to reward everyone according to his deeds ; May He find us not fallen and lazy, but awake and risen, fulfilling His commandments, and ready to enter with Him into the joy and divine chamber of His glory, where those who celebrate the unceasing voice and inexpressible pleasure contemplate the indescribable beauty of Your face. For You are the true Light, enlightening and sanctifying everything, and all creation sings to You forever and ever. Amen.

Prayer 6, his

We bless you, Almighty God and Lord of mercy, who always does with us great and incomprehensible deeds, glorious and terrible, which are innumerable, giving us sleep for the repose of our weakness and for rest from the labors of the arduous flesh. We thank You, for You did not destroy us with our iniquities, but showed Your love for mankind, as usual, and raised us, lying unconscious in sleep, to praise Your power. Therefore, we pray to Your immeasurable goodness: enlighten our mental eyes and raise our minds from the heavy sleep of carelessness. Open our lips and fill them with Your praise, so that we can unwaveringly sing, [praise] and glorify You, the glorified God in all and from all, the beginningless Father with Your only begotten Son and Your all-holy, and good, and life-giving Spirit, now, and always, and forever and ever. Amen.

Prayer 7. Midnight Hymn to the Most Holy Theotokos

I sing of Your grace, Lady, I pray to You, bless my mind. Teach me to walk right along the path of Christ's commandments. Strengthen me, so that I may stay awake in singing, driving away despondency and sleep. Free the one bound by the bonds of sin through Your prayers, O Bride of God. Protect me night and day, delivering me from the attacks of enemies. Who gave birth to God, the Giver of life, revive me, killed by passions. She who gave birth to the Never-Evening Light, enlighten my blind soul. O wondrous Palace of the Lord, make me the home of the Divine Spirit. Having given birth to a doctor, heal the long-term passions of my soul. Carried along the waves of life’s storm, guide me to the path of repentance. Deliver me from the eternal fire, the evil worm and the underworld. May I not turn out to be a joy to the demons, guilty of many sins. Renew me, Most Immaculate, decrepit from inconspicuous sins. Show me not involved in any torment and implore everyone to the Lord. Honor me with all the saints to join in the heavenly joy. Most Holy Virgin, hear the voice of Your indecent servant! Grant me streams of tears, Most Pure One, that cleanse the filth of my soul. I bring you groans from my heart unceasingly - be zealous, Lady! Accept my prayer service and bring it to the merciful God. Raised above the Angels, lift me above the turmoil of this world. Light-bearing heavenly Tabernacle, direct spiritual grace within me. I lift up my hands and lips to praise, defiled by filth, the All-Immaculate One. Deliver me from soul-destroying abominations, diligently begging Christ - to Him is due honor and worship now, and always, and forever and ever. Amen.

Prayer 8, to our Lord Jesus Christ

My most merciful and all-merciful God, Lord Jesus Christ, out of great love You came down and became incarnate to save everyone. And again, Savior, I pray to You: save me by grace! After all, if You could save me for my works, it would not be grace and a gift, but rather a duty. So, rich in compassion and inexpressible in mercy, - for You said, about my Christ: “He who believes in Me will live and will not see death forever.” If faith in You saves those who have lost hope, then behold, I believe, save me, for You are my God and Creator. May my faith be credited instead of my works, O my God, for You will not find any works to justify me. But instead of all of them, let this faith of mine be sufficient - let it answer, let it justify me, let it show me as a participant in Your eternal glory. May Satan not kidnap me and may he not boast that he has torn me away from Yours, Word of God, hands and fences. But whether I want or not, save me, Christ, my Savior, quickly come to my aid, hurry, I am perishing, for You are my God from my mother’s womb! Grant me, Lord, now to love You, as I once loved that same sin, and to serve You again without laziness, diligently, as I previously worked for Satan the deceiver. I will constantly serve You, my Lord and God Jesus Christ, all the days of my life, now and always, and forever and ever. Amen.

Prayer 9, to the Angel, guardian of human life

Holy Angel, appointed to watch over my poor soul and unhappy life, do not leave me, a sinner, and do not depart from me for my intemperance. Do not give the opportunity to the evil demon to rule over me through this mortal body. Take my unfortunate and drooping hand tightly and lead me to the path of salvation. O holy Angel of God, guardian and patron of my poor soul and body! Forgive me for everything with which I have offended You all the days of my life, and if I have sinned in any way this past night, protect me this day and save me from every temptation of the enemy, so that I do not anger God with any sin, and pray to the Lord for me May He strengthen me in His fear and show me a servant worthy of His goodness. Amen.

Prayer 10.
Closing morning prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary

My Most Holy Lady, Mother of God, with Your saints and all-powerful prayers, drive away from me, Your humble and unfortunate servant, despondency, oblivion, unreason, negligence and all the nasty, evil and blasphemous thoughts from my poor heart and from my darkened mind, and extinguish the flame of my passions, for I am wretched and unhappy. And deliver me from many harmful memories and intentions, and free me from all evil deeds, for all generations bless You and Your revered name is glorified forever and ever. Amen.

Prayerful invocation of the saint whose name you bear

Pray to God for me, holy saint of God (or: holy servant of God) (name), for I diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book (or: a quick helper and prayer book) for my soul.

or: holy apostle (martyr, saint - etc.) (name)

Hymn to the Most Holy Theotokos

Virgin Mary, rejoice; / gracious Mary, the Lord is with you! / Blessed are you among women / and blessed is the fruit of your womb, / for you have given birth to the Savior of our souls.

Troparion to the Cross and prayer for the fatherland

Save, O Lord, Your people / and bless Your inheritance, / granting victories to the faithful over foreigners / and preserving Your people through Your Cross.

Greek: kings

Prayer for the living

Save, Lord, and have mercy on my spiritual father (name), my parents (names), relatives (names), bosses, mentors, benefactors (their names) and all Orthodox Christians.

About the departed

Rest, O Lord, the souls of Your departed servants: my parents (names), relatives, benefactors (their names), and all Orthodox Christians, and forgive them all their sins, voluntary and involuntary, and grant them the Kingdom of Heaven.

If you can, read this memorial instead of short prayers for the living and the dead:

About the living

Remember, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, the mercies and generosity inherent in You from all eternity, for the sake of which You became man, and crucifixion and death, for the salvation of the right of those who believe in You, you were pleased to endure; and rose from the dead, ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father, and listens to the humble prayers of those who call upon You with all their hearts; incline Your ear and hear the humble prayer of me, Your indecent servant, like the aroma of a spiritual fragrance, brought to You for all Your people. And first of all, remember Your Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, which You acquired with Your precious Blood, and establish, and strengthen, and expand, multiply, pacify, and preserve forever through the insurmountable gates of hell; Stop the divisions of the Churches, curb the insolence of the pagans, and quickly destroy and eradicate the uprising of heresies, and turn them into nothingness by the power of Your Holy Spirit. (Bow)

Save, Lord, and have mercy on our God-protected country, its authorities and army, so that we may lead a quiet and serene life in all piety and purity. (Bow)

Save, Lord, and have mercy on the Great Master and Father of our Most Holy Patriarch (name), the Right Reverend metropolitans, archbishops and Orthodox bishops, also priests and deacons, and all the church servants whom You have appointed to shepherd Your spiritual flock, and through their prayers, have mercy and save me, a sinner. (Bow)

Save, Lord, and have mercy on my spiritual father (his name), and through his holy prayers, forgive my sins. (Bow)

Save, Lord, and have mercy on my parents (their names), brothers and sisters, and my relatives according to the flesh, and all those close to my family, and friends, and grant them Your earthly and heavenly blessings. (Bow)

Save, Lord, and have mercy on the old and the young, the poor and orphans, and widows, and those who are in sickness and sorrow, in troubles and sorrows, difficult circumstances and captivity, in prisons and imprisonment, especially Your servants, for Your sake and the Orthodox faith persecuted by pagans, atheists, apostates and heretics, and remember them, visit, strengthen, comfort, and soon by Your power give them relief, freedom and deliverance. (Bow)

Save, Lord, and have mercy on those sent to serve, our traveling fathers and brothers, and all Orthodox Christians. (Bow)

Save, Lord, and have mercy on those whom I, through my foolishness, have seduced, turned away from the path of salvation, and drawn to evil and inappropriate deeds; By Your Divine Providence, turn them back to the path of salvation. (Bow)

Save, Lord, and have mercy on those who hate and offend me and cause me trouble, and do not allow them to perish because of me, a sinner. (Bow)

Enlighten those who have departed from the Orthodox faith and are blinded by the destructive heresies by the light of Your knowledge and bring them to Your Holy Apostolic Catholic Church. (Bow)

About the departed

Remember, Lord, the most holy patriarchs, most reverend metropolitans, archbishops and Orthodox bishops who have departed from this life, all who served You in the rank of priest, and in the clergy, and in the monastic rank, and rest in Your eternal abodes with the saints. (Bow)

Remember, Lord, the souls of Your departed servants, my parents (their names), and all relatives according to the flesh; and forgive all their sins, voluntary and involuntary, giving them the Kingdom of Heaven, and the participation of Your eternal blessings, and the pleasure of Your endless and blissful life. (Bow)

Remember, O Lord, all those who have fallen asleep with the hope of resurrection and eternal life: our fathers and brothers and sisters, both the Orthodox Christians who lie here and everywhere, and with Your saints, where the light of Your face shines, settle them, and have mercy on us, as Good and Lover of Humanity. Amen. (Bow)

Grant, Lord, remission of sins to all those who have previously departed in the faith and hope of the resurrection, our fathers, brothers and sisters, and create for them eternal memory. (Thrice)

From Antipascha (Week of Thomas) until the celebration of Easter, at the end of the prayers included in the home prayer rule, instead of “It is worthy to eat...” the chorus and irmos of the 9th song of the Paschal Canon are read:

The angel proclaimed to the Blessed One: / “Pure Virgin, rejoice! / And I will say again: Rejoice! / Your Son rose on the third day from the grave, / (and raised the dead.” / People, rejoice!)

Shine, shine, new Jerusalem, / for the glory of the Lord has risen upon you! / Rejoice now and show off, O Zion! / Rejoice, O Pure Mother of God, / about the resurrection of the One born of You.

Then: Glory, and now: Lord, have mercy. (3) Lord, bless.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, through the prayers of Your Most Pure Mother, our reverend and God-bearing fathers and all the saints, have mercy and save me, a sinner.

Holy Easter of Christ is the greatest holiday in the life of any Christian. It is not surprising that, for some time, it changes our entire way of life. In particular, the home prayers of Bright Week differ from the usual ones. The order of preparation of a layman for Communion is changing. From the evening of the first Saturday after Easter until the feast of Trinity, some of the usual elements of morning and evening prayers also change.

So, let's look at how the home prayers of Bright Week are changing and how they differ from those we are used to. I admit that my page can be read by people who are just joining the church, and I will start with a small introduction.

One of the important moments of a Christian’s church life is the daily home (so-called “cell”) reading of morning and evening prayers. This can be compared to the “good morning” and “good night” that loving children say to their parents in the morning and when going to bed. Morning and evening prayers are a set of prayers composed by various saints, which the Church recommends as containing the most necessary for every Orthodox doxology and petition to God, the Mother of God and the saints for the day and the coming night.

From the Feast of Easter to the Feast of Trinity, home prayers are modified in order to express respect for the holy holiday during Bright Week and then to show the believer's understanding of the main biblical events that followed it.

The most important change that a believer needs to know about: on all days of Easter Week (Bright Week) - the first week after the Feast of the Resurrection of Christ, until Saturday morning inclusive - evening and morning prayers are not read at home. Instead, the Easter Hours are sung or read. They can be found in large prayer books and canonical prayer books.

Also, any other home prayers of Bright Week - canons, akathists, etc. must be preceded by three readings of the Easter troparion:

“Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and giving life to those in the tombs.”

Preparation for Communion on Bright Week

If a Christian spent Great Lent in abstinence and prayer, then on Bright Week he can begin Communion on an empty stomach (that is, without taking food or water since midnight), but without fasting the day before. Of course, a reservation should be made that before Communion and break the fast Breaking the fast- permission, at the end of fasting, to eat fasting food that is prohibited during fasting It is necessary in moderation, without overeating and without indulging in drunkenness or smoking tobacco.

The home prayers of Bright Week, which make up the rule for Holy Communion, are changed in this way: instead of the three canons (Repentant, Theotokos and Guardian Angel), the Canon of Easter is read, then the Easter Hours, the Canon for Communion with prayers.

As mentioned above, all prayers, including prayers of thanks for Holy Communion, are preceded by three readings of the Easter troparion, and psalms and prayers from the Trisagion to “Our Father...” (with troparions after it) are not read.

As for confession before Communion: if you confessed during Holy Week and did not commit serious sins, then the need for confession immediately before Communion is best determined with the priest of the church where you want to receive communion or with your confessor.

Home prayers for the second week of Easter and until Trinity

From the second week after Easter (the evening of the first Saturday), the reading of the usual morning and evening prayers is resumed, as well as the Rules for Holy Communion, including the canons to the Lord Jesus Christ, the Most Holy Theotokos, the Guardian Angel and the Follow-up to Holy Communion.

However, it is necessary to pay attention to the following features: before the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord (40th day after Easter), on the eve of which the Easter holiday is celebrated, instead of praying to the Holy Spirit “Heavenly King...” the Easter troparion “Christ is risen from the dead...” is read three times.

From the Ascension to the Feast of the Holy Trinity (50th day), prayers begin with the Trisagion “Holy God...”, the prayer to the Holy Spirit “Heavenly King...” is not read or sung until the Feast of the Holy Trinity.

I remind you once again that before the day of the Holy Trinity, prostrations to the ground are canceled not only at home, but also in the Temple, in particular - to the exclamation “Holy to the Saints” and when taking out the Holy Chalice.

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From Monday of Bright Week until Ascension, instead of the usual ending of the prayers, “It is worthy to eat...”, the worthy saint is sung.

ABOUT PRAYER IN GREAT LENT AND ON HOLY EASTER

During Great Lent, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, after the prayer “To the King of Heaven” in the evening and morning prayers, a great bow to the earth is required. And all bows must be to the ground. Before dismissal, the prayer “The most honorable cherub...” is read all the way to the end, and a great bow to the ground is made. And further: Bless in the name of the Lord, father. For the prayers of the saints, our father, Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us. Amen (always bow from the waist). And the prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian is read with reverence: Lord and Master of my life, drive away the spirit of despondency, neglect, love of money and idle talk from me (great bow to the earth). Grant the spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love to me, Thy servant (great bow to the earth). To her, Lord, King, grant me to see my sins and not to condemn my brother, for blessed are you forever, amen (great bow to the earth). After this, 12 more prostrations with prayers are required: 1 2. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner (twice, with bows). 3. God, be merciful to me, a sinner (bow). 4. God, cleanse my sins and have mercy on me (bow). 5. Lord, created me, and have mercy on me (bow). 6. Without number of sinners, Lord, forgive me (bow). Repeat them. Then read the entire prayer of St. again. Ephraim the Syrian (great bow to the ground; 16 bows in total). Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages, amen. Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Lord bless. Vacation. Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of... (see above). Forgiveness. Loosen up, leave... (see above). ABOUT PRAYER ON HOLY EASTER In the arrival and departure prostrations, instead of “It is worthy to eat” (before the celebration of Easter), the irmos of the ninth song of the Easter canon is read: Shine, shine, new Jerusalem, for the glory of the Lord is upon you. Rejoice now and be glad in Zion, You are pure, rejoice, O Mother of God, at the rise of Your Nativity (bow to the ground). On Bright Week, instead of the morning and evening prayers outlined above, you can pray the Midnight Office and the Easter Night Office. From the week of St. Thomas until the celebration of Easter, instead of “To the King of Heaven,” we read “Christ is Risen” (three times). In morning prayers (and at the Midnight Office) after parish bows and “For prayers...” - “Christ is risen” (three times). Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee, for everyone’s sake” (three times). Further, as usual. From Easter to the Feast of the Holy Trinity, “The King of Heaven” is not read and is not replaced by anything.

In arrival and departure bows instead "Worthy to eat"(before Easter is celebrated) the irmos of the ninth song of the Easter canon is read:

Shine, shine, new Jerusalem, for the glory of the Lord is upon you. Rejoice now and be glad in Zion, You are pure, rejoice, O Mother of God, about the rise of Your Nativity (bow to the ground).

On Bright Week, instead of the morning and evening prayers outlined above, you can pray the Midnight Office (and the Night Office) with the Easter rite.

From the week of St. Thomas until the celebration of Easter, instead of “To the King of Heaven,” we read “Christ is Risen” (three times).

In morning prayers (and at the Midnight Office) after parish bows and “ For prayers...” - “Christ is Risen” (three times). Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee, for everyone's sake” (three times). Further, as usual.

From the celebration of Easter to the feast of the Holy Trinity “ To the King of Heaven” is not readable and cannot be replaced with anything.

PRAYERS BEFORE AND AFTER DINNER, BEFORE DINNER AND AFTER ON HOLY EASTER

On Bright Week, from the Resurrection of Christ until Friday inclusive, according to the instructions of the Great Charter, before lunch instead of "Our Father", after lunch instead "Worthy to eat", before dinner instead "Beggars eat" and after dinner instead "Glory, and now", "Be Thy womb" And "You have made me glad, Lord" read (three times). Further: Glory, and now(with bows), and everything in order, as indicated above.

From Saturday of Bright Week until Tuesday of the 6th week (the eve of Easter), inclusive, in prayers before and after meals (lunch and dinner), after "For the prayers of our holy fathers..." we read: "Christ is risen from the dead"(three times), then - the same prayers as during the rest of the year, only after lunch instead "It's worthy to eat" - "Glow, glow".

Explanation: although the celebration of the Easter holiday falls on Wednesday, we already begin the meal after the service: we said the release - the release took place; That’s why, on Wednesday of Easter, before and after lunch, we say prayers as on ordinary days. This is the meaning of the instructions of the Great Charter regarding prayer at meals these days. A similar interpretation also applies to Saturday of Bright Week.

Morning and evening prayers

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In the morning, while still in bed, cross yourself with prayer:

God(on the head), Jesus Christ(on the stomach), Son of God(on the right shoulder), have mercy on me, a sinner(on the left shoulder).

Females should pronounce “sinful” instead of “sinful”; Likewise, in all prayers one should make a declination according to its type.

If several people are praying and the prayers are read by the eldest, then in most prayers (with the exception of the publican’s prayer, psalms and other prayers with a set text) “me”, “mine”, “me”, etc. is replaced by “us”, “ours”, “us”, respectively, the word “sinner” is not read (for example, “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us”, “Saints, glorious and great martyr and victorious George, pray to God for us” and etc.).

Getting out of bed and washing your face, and in the evening, going to bed, stand with reverence before the holy icons and, looking at them, directing your thoughts to the invisible God and His saints. Sincerely, slowly, making the sign of the cross and bowing, say with tenderness the prayer of the publican:

Services for Holy Easter

CHARTER OF THE HOURS, EVEN VESHERS AND MIDNIGHT OFFICE THROUGH ALL BRIGHT WEEK

Midnight Office

Semipoklonny began (instead of "Worthy to eat » « Glow, glow »).

Z A Min.

Cross yourself and say:

X Christ is risen from the dead, tread death upon death, and give life to the grave (three times, singing, on tone 5).

IN Having seen the resurrection of Christ, let us worship the Holy Lord Jesus, the only Sinless One (bow). We worship Your Cross, Christ (bow), and we sing and glorify Your holy resurrection. For you are our God, do we know no other to you, we call your name. Come, all the faithful, let us worship the Holy Resurrection of Christ (bow), behold, the Cross has come for joy to the whole world; Let us always bless the Lord and sing His Resurrection: for He endured crucifixion, and destroyed death by death (three times).

P When the morning dawned with Mary, and the stone was rolled away from the tomb, I heard from the Angel, Who in the ever-present light shall not look for Him with the dead, as for a man. You see the grave linens, preach to you and to the world: for the Lord has risen, you who have put to death; for He is the Son of God, saving the human race.

A He also descended into the grave, Immortal, but having destroyed the power of hell and rose again as a victor, Christ God. He proclaimed joy to the myrrh-bearing women and gave peace to His apostle; Giving resurrection to those who have fallen.

IN about the tomb with the flesh, in hell with the soul, like God, in paradise with the thief, and on the throne of Christ, with the Father and the Spirit, fulfilling all things indescribable.

Glory. I Who is the life-bearer, who is truly the reddest of paradise, and who appears brightest in every palace of the king, Christ Thy sepulchre, the source of our resurrection.

And now. IN I rejoice in God’s most sanctified universe, for You have given joy to the Mother of God, crying to You: Blessed are You among women, Most Immaculate Lady.

Also, G Lord have mercy (40). Glory, even now. H the most natural cherub... Bless you in the name of the Lord, father.

Z and the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us (bow). A Min.

X Christ is risen.. (completely, three times).

And let go: IN resurrected from the dead, Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother, by the power of the honorable and life-giving Cross, and the glorious and all-validated apostles table, and all the saints, have mercy and save me, a sinner, for you are Good and Lover of Mankind, amen.

Without crossing yourself, bow to the ground and read forgiveness: ABOUT weaken, leave, let go, God...

When you get up, read: N those who hate and offend us, forgive us, Lord...

G Lord have mercy (three times), and the usual initial bows.

About the prayer rule during the celebration of Holy Easter

On all days of Easter week - the first week after the Feast of the Resurrection of Christ - instead of evening and morning prayers, prayers are sung or read. They are included in most prayer books.

Those preparing for Communion, instead of the penitential canon to the Lord Jesus Christ, the canons to the Most Holy Theotokos and the Guardian Angel, should read, as well as Follow-up to Holy Communion.

All prayers(including prayers of thanksgiving for Holy Communion) preceded by three times reading the troparion of Easter: “ Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and giving life to those in the tombs" Psalms and prayers from the Trisagion (“Holy God…”) through “Our Father…” (with troparia after it) are not read.

The Hours of Easter are also sung instead of Compline and Midnight Office.

From the second week of Easter the reading of the usual morning and evening prayers begins again, as well as the Rules for Holy Communion, including the canons to the Lord Jesus Christ, the Most Holy Theotokos, the Guardian Angel and the Follow-up to Holy Communion.

However, you need to pay attention to the following features.

Before the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, on the eve of which the celebration of Easter is celebrated, instead of praying to the Holy Spirit(“To the Heavenly King…”) the Easter troparion (“Christ is risen from the dead…”) is read three times.

Also from Monday of the First Week of Easter until Ascension: instead of the prayer “It is worthy to eat”, reads:

« The angel cries out for grace: Pure Virgin, rejoice! And again the river: Rejoice! Your Son is risen three days from the grave and raised up the dead; people, have fun!
Shine, shine, new Jerusalem, for the glory of the Lord is upon you. Rejoice now and be glad, O Zion. You, Pure One, show off, O Mother of God, about the rising of Your Nativity.”

From the Ascension to the Day of the Holy Trinity prayers begin with the Trisagion(“Holy God…”) - a prayer to the Holy Spirit (“Heavenly King…”) is not read or sung until the Feast of the Holy Trinity. Until the day of the Holy Trinity, prostrations to the ground are also cancelled.