Sunday, April 19, 2009

Paschal Season beginnings and endings

This general pattern is repeated, with minor differences, until the leavetaking of Pascha

Paschal Beginning (done every day until the leavetaking of Pascha):
Priest: Blessed is the Kingdom . . .
Choir: Amen
Priest: Christ is Risen . . . (x 2.5)
Choir: And upon those in the tombs . . .
Priest exclaims: Christ is Risen! and people respond: Indeed He is Risen! (x3)

First and Second Antiphons as usual

Instead of "It is truly meet . . .,"The angel cried . . .Shine! Shine! . . .- - - - -

Communion hymn:
Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion!

Communion of the Clergy: Canticle of Pascha "(Let God Arise")

People's Communion: Christ is Risen!

Paschal Ending (done every day until the leavetaking of Pascha)
Priest: O Lord, save Thy people and bless . . .
Choir: Christ is Risen (instead of We have seen the True Light)
Priest: Always now and ever . . .
Choir: Amen. Let our mouths be filled . . .

Paschal Dismissal (done every day until the leavetaking of Pascha)
Priest: Glory to Thee, O Christ . . .
Choir: Christ is Risen . . . (x3)
Priest: May He who rose from the dead . . .
Priest exclaims: Christ is Risen! and people respond: Indeed He is Risen! (x3)
Choir: Christ is Risen . . (x1)
Choir: (Tone 8) And unto us He has given eternal life. Let us worship His resurrection on the third day!