Mystery of Godliness on the Cross

Antiphon XV, Holy Friday Matins Dcn. Sergius Trubachov English adaptation by V. Morosan Today He who hung the earth on the waters is hung upon a tree. He who is King of the Angels is arrayed in a crown of thorns. He who wraps the heavens in clouds is wrapped in the purple of mockery. He who freed Adam in the Jordan receives a blow on the face. The Bridegroom of the Church is affixed to the Cross with nails. The Son of the Virgin is pierced by a spear. We worship Your passion, O Christ. We worship Your passion, O Christ. We worship Your passion, O Christ. Show us also Your glorious Resurrection.