NOTE: On Great and Holy Thursday, the following TROPARION is used, in TONE 8:
When the glorious disciples were enlightened at the washing of their feet before the supper, then the impious Judas was darkened, ailing with avarice, and to the lawless judges he betrayed Thee, the Righteous Judge. Behold, O lover of money, this man who because of money hanged himself. Flee from the greedy soul which dared such things against the Master. O Lord Who art good towards all men, glory to Thee!
If the Canon of Preparation for Holy Communion has not been read the preceding evening, it may be read here.
Lord, have mercy! (40 times, with as many prostrations as desired)
Then, we read the following Verses of Instruction:
When you intend, O man, to eat the Master’s Body,
Approach with fear, lest you be burned—for It is fire!
Before drinking the Divine Blood in Communion,
Make peace with those who have grieved you.
Only then may you dare