"As imitators of the Passion of the Savior, and of the radiance of His Resurrection..."

Christ is risen! Truly He is risen!

Sts. Raphael, Nicholas and Irene the Newly-revealed Martyrs and Wonderworkers of Lesvos (source)

 
As imitators of the Passion of the Savior, and of the radiance of His Resurrection, you clearly shine forth to us, O Holy Martyrs, for as He appeared to the chaste Myrrhbearers after His Resurrection, you likewise appeared to pious women, confirming the mystery, and clearly proclaiming to them the revelation of hidden things. Having beheld the outcome [of your lives], O Raphael and Nicholas, together with the virgin Irene, we magnify Christ Who glorified you.
-Doxastikon of the Aposticha of Great Vespers
 
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Sts. Raphael, Nicholas and Irene, together with those martyred with them at Karyes, Lesvos (source)

 

Christ is risen from the dead, by death, trampling down upon death, and to those in the tombs, He has granted life!

Truly the Lord is risen!