On Lord, I have cried…, 6 stichera: 3 of the feast, in Tone I: Special Melody: Joy of the ranks of heaven…—

Clothed in a vesture of righteousness whiter than snow, let us rejoice in these days of Pascha; for Christ, having shone forth from the dead as the Sun of righteousness, hath illumined us all with incorruption.

This is the day which the Lord hath truly made, the king, lord and feast of feasts, whereon, as David singeth, let us mystically make merry, O ye people; for, the doors being shut, He gave peace to the disciples.

The disbelief of Thomas, who most audaciously touched the wounds of Christ’s hands and feet with his curious hand, unto the assurance of the world, persuadeth all of the Word’s arising from the uttermost depths of hades, the God-man, which saveth the world.

And 3 stichera from the Menaion.

Glory…, Now & ever…, in Tone II—

When the doors were shut, Jesus, standing in the midst of the disciples, gave them peace and release from fear. Then He said unto Thomas: “Wherefore dost thou not believe that I have risen from the dead? Reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into My side, and behold; for as thou believest not, all have learned of My sufferings and resurrection, and cry out with thee: “My Lord and my God, glory to Thee!”

Aposticha stichera, in Tone I—

Of the Cross: The precious Cross of the Savior is for us an indestructible rampart; for, placing our trust therein, we all are saved.

Stichos: Unto Thee have I lifted up mine eyes, unto Thee that dwellest in heaven. Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hands of their masters, as the eyes of the handmaid look unto the hands of her mistress, so do our eyes look unto the Lord our God, until He take pity on us.

Of the resurrection: Accept Thou our evening prayers, O holy Lord, and grant us remission of sins, as Thou alone art He Who hath shown forth the resurrection in the world.

Stichos: Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us, for greatly are we filled with abasement. Greatly hath our soul been filled therewith; let reproach come upon them that prosper, and abasement on the proud.

Martyricon: By the supplications of all the saints and the Theotokos, O Lord, grant us peace, and have mercy upon us, in that Thou alone art compassionate.

Glory…, Now & ever…, in Tone VIII—

“Touch My side with thy hand, O Thomas,” saith Christ, “and come, thrust thy finger into the print of the nails. Test with faith, and believe on Me: be not unbelieving.” And Thomas, as he touched the Master with his finger, cried with a loud voice: “My God and Lord! O Compassion-ate One, glory to Thee!”

Then, Now lettest Thou Thy servant depart…; and the rest as usual, as prescribed above.

At God is the Lord…, the troparion of the feast, thrice.

After the first chanting of the Psalter, these sessional hymns, in Tone I: Special Melody: When the stone had been sealed…—

We bow down before the Tree of Thy Cross, O Thou Who lovest mankind, for Thou wast nailed thereto, O Life of all. Thou didst open paradise to the thief who came to Thee with faith, O Savior, and he was vouchsafed bliss, confessing Thee: Remember me, O Lord! Accept us as Thou didst him, for we cry aloud: We have sinned! In Thy compassion disdain us not!

Stichos: Exalt ye the Lord our God, and worship the footstool of His feet; for it is holy.

Of the resurrection: The soldiers guarding Thy tomb, O Savior, became as dead men because of the radiance of the angel who appeared before them, proclaiming the resurrection to the women. We glorify Thee, the Destroyer of corruption, and we bow down before Thee, our one God Who hast risen from the grave.

Stichos: Wondrous is God in His saints, the God of Israel.

Martyricon: Invested by Thee with the boast of suffering and the crown of honor, O Lord, the glorious passion-bearers patiently endured the wounds inflicted by the iniquitous, and with divine power received victory from the heavens. By their supplications free us also from the invisible foe, O Savior, and save us.

Glory…, Now & ever…: Stavrotheotokion: Special Melody: Thy tomb O Savior…—

Beholding the Lamb and Shepherd hanging, dead, upon the Tree, the unblemished Ewe-lamb exclaimed, weeping and crying out maternally: “O my Son, how can I bear Thy descent into death and Thy voluntary sufferings, O all-good God?”

After the second chanting of the Psalter, this sessional hymn, in Tone I: Special Melody: Thy tomb O Savior…—

Blessed art thou who didst touch the wound of the side of the Most High, that greatest mystery which healed Adam, the resurrection of Christ which mediateth imperishable blessedness for us who have come to believe through the very sayings of the honored apostles.

Glory…, Now & ever…: The foregoing is repeated.

Then, Having beheld the resurrection if Christ…; and Psalm 50.

Canon of the feast, with 8 troparia, including the irmos; and that from the Menaion, with 4 troparia.

On the Praises, 4 stichera, in Tone I—

Of the Cross: By Thy Cross have angels and men been united into one flock, O Christ, and in a single assemblage heaven and earth rejoice, crying: Glory to Thee, O Lord! Twice

Of the resurrection: We hymn Thy saving Passion, O Christ, and glorify Thy resurrection.

Martyricon: O ye people, come, let us all honor the passion-bearers of Christ with hymns and spiritual songs: the luminaries of the world, the preachers of the Faith, the ever-flowing wellsprings from whence healings pour forth upon the people. By their supplications, O Christ our God, grant peace to Thy world and great mercy to our souls.

Glory…, Now & ever…, the composition of Anatolius, in Tone VIII—

When the doors were shut and the disciples were assembled, the Savior stood forth where they were gathered, and standing in their midst said to Thomas: “Come, touch and see the print of the nails; stretch forth thy hand, and touch My side; and be not unbelieving, but proclaim with faith My resurrection from the dead.”

Aposticha stichera of the feast, in Tone I: Special Melody: As one valiant among the martyrs…—

Crucified, Thou didst open paradise unto men, and with Thyself Thou didst raise the dead, O our Life; and having made death captive by Thy power, and truly united the earthly with those in heaven, Thou didst fill with boundless gladness the choir of the apostles, O Word of God, Who through them announced peace.

Stichos: Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth, and their words unto the end of the world.

Corruption hath been overthrown; incorruption hath blossomed forth; the bond of time hath been broken. Let the heavens, those on earth and those in the nether regions be glad, for Christ hath arisen, death hath been made captive, the day of gladness hath dawned! And, the doors being shut, Thou didst enter inside, O Lord, Bestower of life.

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

On the day which the Lord hath made, today let us rejoice with gladness. The Bestower of life is risen, hades was made captive, the choir of the apostles heareth joy; the unbelieving Thomas touched the side of the Master, and having touched it, he hath proclaimed His twofold nature.

Glory…, Now & ever…, in Tone VIII—

“Touch My side with thy hand, O Thomas,” saith Christ, “and come, finger the print of the nails. Test these things with faith, and believe on Me: be not unbelieving.” And Thomas, as he touched the Master with his finger, cried with a loud voice: “My God and Lord! O Compassionate One, glory to Thee!”

Then, It is good to give thanks to the Lord…; First Hour, and dismissal.