By Thy Cross, Thou didst destroy death! To the thief, Thou didst open
Paradise! For the myrrhbearers, Thou didst change weeping into joy! And
Thou didst command Thy disciples, O Christ God, to proclaim that Thou art
risen, granting the world great mercy!
Glory to the Father.... Now and ever....
The dominion of death can no longer hold men captive, for Christ
descended, shattering and destroying its powers! Hell is bound, while the
prophets rejoice and cry: The Savior has come to those in faith! Enter,
you faithful, into the Resurrection!