Death by death is slain,

And the weak and fallen

Rise to life again;

On this glad and glorious day

Hades owns the Victor’s sway.

Ἰδοὺ ὁ Νυμφιὸς ἔρχεται ἐν τῷ μέσῳ τῆς νυκτός

(τροπάρια)

I

Behold the Bridegroom cometh

At the hour of midnight drear,