As He came out of the fort, He carried His Cross on His shoulders.
Hebrew women gathered together, weeping over him bitterly.
His Mother was standing afar, with all her acquaintances.
And like a dove, she began to moan with grief and sorrow.

Where are you going, my Son, my beloved One? Where are they taking you? Why did you give up yourself in the hands of the unrighteous people? Woe unto me, my Son; woe unto me, my beloved One. What has happened to you today?

Blessed is Your Passion and Your humility for our sake.

Cross He carried on shoulders
As He came out from the fort
Hebrew women assembled
Weeping and wailing for Him
Holy Mother stood afar
With her kin waiting for Him
Overcome with grief and pain.
Like a dove she moaned and cried,

'Where, where are they taking you
My Son, my beloved one?
O, why Thou did Thyself give
Unto these unrighteous ones?
My Son, my beloved One
O, what has befallen Thee?
Blessed is Thy lowliness
And passion all - for - our - sake.'

Joseph, hailing from, land of A-rimathea
He was one righteous, and venera-ble.
Beseeching He came, unto Pi-late's Court
Pleading for Jesus'. Body Di-vine
Body of Savior
Most Holy - Treasure
Grant thou me Ruler
I may bury - Him myself Crucified was He. on a Tree by Jews Give it unto me, for my de-light

When Joseph and Nicodemus brought you down from the top of the Cross,
they carried you, as though You were dead, whereas life was hidden in You,
They embalmed You with myrrh and aloes, and they wrapped You in a fine linen cloth,
laid you in a new tomb, and rolled a stone against the door.
The whole creation was mournful and bewailing Your death;
and the departed eagerly waited for Your return and worshipped You, O Eternal,
who died on His own will.
Blessed is Your Passion for us and Your humility for our sake.

1. Come, ye, all tribes of this-world
   Hearken to wha-t transpi-res
   Between yond-'r robbe-rs two
   Truly listen - and wi-tness



2. Cross of the Lo-rd at cen-tre
   Like a judge un-corru-pted
   And like a ba-lance trus-ted
   Conversation - weighed in - truth



3. Said to the Lord, one ro-bber
   Remember me - on tha-t day
   When you come in - Thy kingdom
   Let me see, Lord, Thy me-rcy



4. That robber on - left ha-nd side
   When he heard th-is, bespa-ke thus
   'If this man we-re truly - king
   How come He u-p on the Cross'



5. Thy love do I - prize m-y friend
   By the Cross we - are severed
   Sinless blood of this s One - has
   Granted me li-fe and co-urage



6. Don't you see tha-t like u-s two
   He too is bou-nd by tho-se nails
   If He can gi-ve us king-dom
   Come out He no-w, we tru-st Him



7. I shall ent-er Para-dise
   Word of the Lo-rd is m-y key
   Accuse Him no-t, you a-re wrong
   Try not ye to - misgu-de me



8. Crucified li-ke one o-f us
   Tortured much mo-re than we - two
   If He is king - may He - be
   Saved anon b-y His a-rmy



9. On earth He ha-ngs on a-tree
   His fiery thro-ne in hea-ven
   Nature, her Lo-rd, recei-veth
   Shudders at cru-cifi-xion



10. Look at Him,Thou - exto-lleth
    See those lashe-s on Hi-s back
    Thou glorify-eth Him - but
    Who will take you - at Th-y word



11. From damnation - He se-t free
    Adam; by His - crown of thorns
    Messiah re - moved a-ll thorns
    None but the Lo-rd could do - that



12. At His word the - Cruci - fied
    May take you to - Para - dise
    Can He lead you-to E-den
    Which you have not eve-r seen



13. Hell is losing - by thi-s death
    Rule over dea-th for e-ver
    Thither He go-es to cru-sh hell
    By the thunder - of hi-s call



14. He was perse-cuted mo-st
    Sour drink and sta-bbing for Him
    He who gets con-demned thi-s long
    How can I say is a - king



15. Lend thine ear no-w to tha-t sound
    Of rocks hard breaking apart
    Saints of old come - back to - life
    Believeth not eve-n now



16. Elements and cre-atures shu-dder
    See those rocks fa-lling a-part
    Unmoved are you ? - leave fal-sehood
    Confess and ge-t new li-fe, friend!



17. His glory you - may con-front
    If only you seek for tha-t
    Creatures all wit-ness fo-r Him
    His Passion do-es distu-rb all



18. King, He was ca-lled, by Pilate
    Through His writing - on the -cross
    Since they call ou-t as wit-ness
    Tell me not th-at He i-s king



19. Stands His Cross be-tween u-s two
    Abyss this you - can no-t pass
    Go and get thy - rightful-I place
    Right hand side i-s always-s thine



20. Hell was open - by the Cro-ss
    Sun was darken-ed, earth trem-bled
    Temple curtain - torn a-part
    All bear witne-ss to the - Lord



21. Earth and dese-rt and crea-tures
    Listen! Shouti-ng and cry-ing!
    Alarmed by tha-t clamou-r great
    Earth is shaking - to the - core



22. Harken to tha-t shouting - friend
    Of those dead co-ming from - hell
    Look at Jesus - whom I - trust
    He only gives - life fo-r all



23. That Adam ma-y recei-ve life
    He died; the dea-d wait fo-r
    Him He gives freedom - for A-dam
    And takes me to - Para-dise



24. How come you sla-nder Je-sus
    Who died out o-f His o-wn will
    Lock thy mouth from - evil - talk
    Glorious Cross m-y so-le refuge



25. Eden, Thy word - grante-d to
    That thief who con-fessed Thee - Lord
    Remember us - Lord th-at Day
    When you come, we - confe-ss Thee

Thy - Cross - that saved our souls
We adore now O-Lord
With that - thief we cry out
Christ remember us - when you come - again

Truly am I the Gardener, O Mary!
I only planted Paradise. Great One!
O Mary, am I life of all living things.
I am the Resur-rection and new life.
I am Who was killed.
I was in the tomb.
Touch me not for I
Have not gone to my Father.
With glory have I ascended from the tomb
Good news this, carry to my disciples.

1. Holy cross and Altar, Pea-ce!
   Peace unto the Holy To-mb
   Gospel, peace be unt-o thee!
   Saints a-Il, and ye Holy Pri-ests
   Deacons, peace - be unto you
   Children of Ch-urch, peace to - you!



2. Peace and tranqui-lity Thine Be with us for ever more
   Saviour Messiah Lord
   We greet a-nd embrace each othe-r
   May Thine own peace reign in us
   Now and always for ev-er.



3. Harken, people and serve-rs! Harken, all our holy priests!
   Receive blessing from the saints,
   Peace this. thou give and rece-ive
   May this peace of Lo-rd Jesus
   Reign in us for ever mo-re



4. On Resurrection Day, great. As on all days in our li-fe
   Tranquility be with us -Coming - from God, the Father
   And the Peace of Only Son
   Indwelling of Holy Gho-st.



5. May Thy Peace keep Churches safe And monaste-ries too, Lord!
   May Thy Cross sanctify us -Thy Fea-st, make us rejoice
   Thy Peace and tranquility
   Be with us for ever mo-re.

Priest: My bretheren, I bring you new glad tidings: Christ has risen from the tomb,
and has struck His enemies behind Him.

Congregation: We believe and confess that He has indeed risen.

Hal - o hal A-ll heaven is thrilled and earth is jo-yous At the resurrection of Christ the King - Hal

+ He whom Heaven's - angels do - serve!
Holy art Thou - O, Lord a - nd God

+ He whom ,cherubim - always do - bless!
Holy art Thou - O, Almi - ghty

+ He whom seraphim - do sancti - fy!
Holy art Thou - O, Immortal
Sinners repent, entreat Thee and say;
He who was crucified for u-s
(For other occasion please refer to attachment)
Have mercy on - us

+ He whom the fiery - hosts always -s praise!
Holy art Thou - 0, Lord a - nd God

+ He whom the spirituals - do magni - fy! Holy art Thou -o , Almi - ghty

+ He whom mortals - always wor - ship!
Holy art Thou - 0, Immortal
Sinners repent, entreat Thee and say;
He who was crucified for u-s
(For other occasion please refer to attachment)
Have mercy on - us

+ He whom beings - glory on - high!
Holy art Thou - 0, Lord a - nd God

+ He whom those at - middle e - xalt!
Holy art Thou -o , Almi - ghty

+ He whom mortals - always wor - ship!
Holy art Thou -0, lmmortal
Sinners repent, entreat Thee and say;
He who was crucified for u-s
(For other occasion please refer to attachment)
Have mercy on - us

+ Lord have mercy - upon u -s all! Lord have mercy - and compa - ssion

+ Lord accept our services, - prayers and have mercy upon us - all!
Glory to Thee, 0 , Lord and God

+ Glory to Thee - Lord creat - or great!
Glory to Thee - Christ the King who
pities His sinful servants -Barekmore.

Note: This solemn ceremony is the commemoration of, and the Church participating in the experience of,
Jesus washing the feet of his 12 disciples, just before his betrayal and crucifixion.
The congregation is not only intended to be active witnesses, but also to re - live' that memorable experience.
Usually 12 people (may include priests, deacons and altar boys) have their feet washed by the Bishop.
The Bishop kneels and washes the feet of each one (while a prayer is being said and also a hymn)
He dries them with a towel, anoint them with olive oil and kisses them. 'Washing begins from the youngest at
the eastern end of the south row. When he finishes the south row, he proceeds to the north-western corner
and finishes with the eldest at the eastern end. In the Malankara Orthodox Church. this ceremony s conducted
only by the bishops.

The cross aloft on a stand is at the center to the east. Just in front of it is a small table carrying a large jar of water, jug etc. At the north-eastern corner is the Book of the Gospel (Evangelion) placed on a high pedestal. Being the Passion Week, the drapings shall all be black. The Bishop's ceremonial chair is at the center; and to its either side are six chairs each, the row slanting outwards from the east.

After the initial prayers and hymns, there are readings from the Old Testament and from Epistles. which is followed by Gospel reading. It is
during the reading of the Gospel at intervals that foot washing takes place

When the bishop comes to the eldest then the conversation between Jesus and Peter is read out. As the Bishop is through washing the feet of all the twelve, he sits on the throne and the throne is lifted by the 12 people. The rest of the Gospel is read by the Bishop sitting on the throne. When the reading is over the eldest among the twelve washes the feet of the Bishop, dries and anoints and kisses them.

This is followed by the final Prayer and Benediction
and the Procession

+ May the Lord God wash away from you
all the behavior of the old man
and renew you
in spirit and truth
and all of us along with you.

+ May the Lord wipe away from you
and from us all
evil impulses, habits and customs
May he adorn you
and all of us, along with you
with purity, holiness
and a life that is pleasing unto the will of Christ
our Lord and our God,
forever

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