[4] These verses form no part of the proper Easter service, but are sung at Matins on ordinary Sundays. See Euchology, page 25.
[5] This Doxology is the one sung at Matins on an ordinary week-day when no festival is observed. See Euchology, page 105. And observe how the present office, with its Stichera, etc., takes the form of Matins.
[6] These Verses are proper for the Saturday of meat-abstinence. See Euchology, page 261.
[7] This verse is proper to Matins, and serves as a keynote to indicate whether the occasion is a joyful or a penitential one, it being superseded by the singing of Alleluia in the latter case. See Euchology, pages 23 and 94.
[8] An exclamation at the celebration of the Liturgy, after the consecration and the intercession for the dead and living, and before the ectenia that introduces the Lord’s prayer.
[9] Chap. vi., 3-11.
[10] Chap. xxxviii., 16 ad fin.
[11] The questions that follow, coming down from Byzantine times, though retained in the Trébnik, are not now asked, but the confessor waits for the penitent to reveal his or her offences, and, when necessary, puts suitable questions, according to the person’s condition, sex, and age.
[12] Here in the Trébnik follow some instructions respecting the imposition of penance, which, according to the canons, consists in prohibition from Holy Communion for a given time for certain grave sins.
[13] Chap. v. 20, ad fin.