Sunday of the Resurrection

Rejoice!

If any be a devout lover of God,

let him partake with gladness from this fair and radiant feast.

If any be a faithful servant,

let him enter rejoicing into the joy of his Lord...

Christ is risen! And you, O death, are annihilated!

Christ is risen! And the evil ones are cast down!

Christ is risen! And the angels rejoice!

Christ is risen! And life is liberated!

Christ is risen! And the tomb is emptied of its dead;

for Christ having risen from the dead,

is become the first-fruits of those who have fallen asleep.

(St. John Chrysostom)