1. Christ our God who was-struck on his face
In his love for humankind
And freed us from slav-e-ry,
I stand before You; Lord, have mercy.

2. Christ our God who for-our salvation
Was suspended on the Cross
And gave us life by His death
I stand before You; Lord, have mercy

3. Christ our God by whose-humility
Our fallen nature was raised
And our suff'ring abolished,
I stand before You; Lord, have mercy

4. Christ our God who by-His own free will
Endured passion and the Cross
To redeem Adam's children,
I stand before You; Lord, have mercy

5. Christ our God alone-is without sin,
and yet he endured judgment
To free us, the guilty ones,
I stand before You; Lord, have mercy ...
	Barekmor. +Shubho... Menvolam...

6. Christ our God who for-our salvation
Endured passion and the Cross
To grant life by His Person,
I stand before You; Lord, have mercy.
	Qurielaison.

1. Make a judgment for me, O Lord! Fight against those who fight against me! Take hold of arms and shield and rise to my help! (Ps. 35:1)

(Qolo - d'Shubho - Daivamuyarthu)
Today, the Judge of all judges inclined His head
and stood in the tribunal
and the Lord was mocked and insulted for our sake
to redeem us from error. Qurielaison

2. Let them be put to shame and dishonor, who seek after my soul. Let them be turned back and confounded, those who devise evil against me! (Ps. 35:4)

Today, the Jews stirred up against Pilate, saying:
"O Judge, crucify this man!"
And the wicked asked Pilate to free Barabas
and for the Good One to die. Qurielaison

3. Let their way be dark and slippery and the angel of the Lord will chase them away, for they hid snares for me and spread out nets for my soul. (35:7)

Today, the Lord was spat upon so that he might
Restore Adam to Eden,
And He was struck by a servant to set us free
from the servitude of sin. Qurielaison

4. Unjust witnesses rose up; they asked of me things that they know not. They requite me evil for good and they destroyed my soul from among men! (35:11-12)

Today, the love of the disciples had run cold
and they quickly fled and hid
As the Teacher of Truth stood alone and suffered
Among His crucifiers. Qurielaison

5. In my suffering they gathered together and rejoiced, and they gathered together against me for so long, and I did not know. With pride and mocking, they gnashed at me with their teeth. (35:15-16)

Today, the Jews at the Tribunal cried aloud:
"Crucify Him, O Pilate,
for He led our people astray and broke the Law
given to us by Moses". Qurielaison

1. Heal the breaking of my heart and bind it up! (69:20)

(Shmahode Kulkhun Aame - Vidhveshikal Cheytha)
Hear all nations what was done 
to the Lord of creation:
The wicked suspended Him
On the Cross of infamy
Come let us-bow and worship Him! Qurielaison.

2. Let their table become a snare and their reward be a stumbling (69:22)

Hear all peoples of the earth!
The unclean have chosen to
set free a murd-e-rous man
and to crucify the Lord
Come let us-bow and worship Him! Qurielaison.

3. Pour out wrath and fury upon them (69:24)

The sun and moon were darkened;
All creation was saddened;
Let all creation suffer
along with her Creator.
Come let us-bow and worship Him! Qurielaison.

4. For they have persecuted Him whom you have smitten (69:26)

When Christ thirsted, they gave Him
Vinegar and gall to drink
and when He drank it, He said:
"all things written are fulfilled."
Come let us-bow and worship Him! Qurielaison.

5. Let them be blotted out of Your book of life. Let them not be enrolled among the righteous (69:28)

The dead rose up to meet Him;
The saints went forth to greet Him;
and they preached before many,
"He is Truly Lord and God!"
Come let us-bow and worship Him! Qurielaison.

6. I will glorify the name of the Lord with praise and with a hymn, I will magnify Him (69:30)

The Spirit left the Temple
Which the corrupt had defiled.
The torn veil in the temple
was clearly rent by the Lord.
Come let us-bow and worship Him! 
	Barekmor. +Shubho... Menvolam...

Forget not, O Israel,
That the One you crucified
is God and the Son of God,
And He has uprooted you.
Come let us-bow and worship Him! Qurielaison.

1. Save me, O, Lord by your name, for the strangers have risen against me.

(Yaumono - Innaal Nin Kabarinkal)
Blessed is Christ who destroyed the pow.er of death by His suff.ering
And who put the demons to shame
Grant us, Lord, to suffer with You,
And be glorified in Your name. Qurielaison.

2. I will give thanks to your name, O Lord, for it is good; for you have delivered me from every sorrow.

O Saviour who suffered in the flesh for Your Holy Church,
remove her schisms and disputes,
and make Your peace to dwell in her
and with all her faithful children. Qurielaison.

3. Wickedness, falsehood and deceit (are) within it; fraud and treachery do not depart from its street.

Today all creation has returned once more to mourning
For our Saviour stands in the court
and has accepted death for us
to grant us the life without end...Barekmor.
Shubho... Menvolam...


4. For they are in contention against me and God will hear and humble them.

Today our Saviour is crucified atop Golgotha
and sudden darkness has fallen
and the foundations are shaken;
Creation cries out in sorrow. Qurielaison.

1. My God, my God why have you forsaken me? Why have you put away my salvation from me by the words of my follies?

(b'Hono Yawmo - Innaal Srapikal)
On this Friday
Those with Caiaphas cried out, "Crucify Him"
To the One whom Seraphim cry out: "Holy". Qurielaison.

2. My God, I will call you by day, but you do not answer me, and by night you do not wait for me.

On this Friday
The wicked people cried out: "Remove this man"
To Him Whom Cherubim cry, "Blessed be Your name!". Qurielaison.

3. They thrust out the lips and wagged their heads.

On this Friday
The accurs-ed Annas asked, "Where are you from?"
To the One who fills heaven with His greatness. Qurielaison.

4. "He trusts in the LORD," they say, "let the LORD rescue him. Let him deliver him, since he delights in him.".

On this Friday
The crowd shouted to Pilate for slaying righteous Jesus
Release Barabbas and hang Jesus on cross. Qurielaison.

5. And the young bullocks of Bashan surrounded me.

On this Friday
At Golgotha, they raised and crucified Him,
the Mighty One Who, Himself, bears creation. Qurielaison.

6. I am poured out like water.

On this Friday
They nailed the right hand of Christ upon the cross,
the same right hand which fashioned Adam from dust. Qurielaison.

7. They pierced my hands and feet and all my bones cried out.

On this Friday
The ocean, in that moment, roared like a bull
when Christ our Lord and Saviour cried out, "I thirst". Qurielaison.

8. Rescue me from the mouth of Lion and my humility from the high horn.

On this Friday
the Scribes, Pharisees, and priests filled with envy,
and would not speak truth about the Righteous One.
Barekmor. +Shubho... Menvolam...

On this Friday
Woe to Zion for she has crucified Christ
Blessed is the Church, for she has received Him
Sthoumenkalos. Qurielaison.

1. On Friday, they dared to crucify-God from God
The elements trembled; the earth quaked;-rocks cried out;
	the high places-were filled with sorrow
	the tombs opened-and the dead came forth
and said, "Woe to those who crucified-Christ, their Lord,
the Son of God and the Saviour of-creation"
	Haleluya w Haleluya... Barekmor.
	+Shubho... Menvolam...Haleluya

2. The people took the Living Son to-Golgotha
Where they nailed the hands of the Saviour-to the cross
	they placed on Him-a crown made of thorns;
	they pierced His hands-and made Him drink gall
They pierced his side with a lance, as it is written,
and absolving blood and water flowed out from Him
	Haleluya-for all creation. Moriyo...

1. This morning, the Judge who judges creation
was placed in the court;
and a servant questioned the Lord of Watchers
Praise Him who suffered to restore Adam to
His inheritance...
	Barekmor. +Shubho... Menvolam...

2. This morning, our Saviour was judged by Pilot
and sentenced to death;
The Jews yelled, "Crucify Him, crucify Him!
Crucify this man, Jesus of Nazareth!
Release Barabas!"

Blesse-d, O Lord,-is Your Passion
And the shame You suffered for us

1. Priests questioned You-throughout the night
In the morning, Pilate tried You
    There was uproar-over You, Lord
The crowd waited-for Your sentence
They cried out for your death, O Lord

2. Pilate was warned-by his own wife
"Do not be stained with this man's blood,"
    for she believed-Christ was guiltless
But Pilate chose-not to free Him,
and washed his hands of our Lord's death

3. The crowd cried out-before Pilate
"This man, Jesus, deserves to die
    He heals the sick-on the Sabbath
and he straightens-the withered hands;
Therefore, this man deserves to die"

4. The crowd clamored-and they shouted:
"Crucify Him, Crucify Him!
    He claims to be-the Son of God!"
Through their blindness-they did not see
Christ is the heir and Son of God

When You judge those-who condemned You,
Lord, spare us from the tribunal. Moriyo...

1. Lord have mercy upon us
By the Passion You endured.
May we all suffer with You
And be heirs in Your-Kingdom.

+O God!, have mercy on us
O Lord!, have mercy on us

2. At morning, the temple shook
for the money Judas took,
which was the price of Christ's blood,
fell onto the temple floor.
And it knew the time had come
for its services to cease.
It mourned for its ministers,
now estranged from the priesthood.
And the temple lamented
and it began to be grieved,
for sacrifice within it
was now removed for-ever. +O God!...  

3. Pilate washed his hands of guilt;
the crowd called out for Christ's death.
They condemned themselves by this,
staining themselves with His blood
At morning, You clothed the sky
with bright, beautiful garments
and at morning, the wicked
gave You garments of mocking
At morning, cherubim cried:
"Blessed is Your honor on high;"
And at morning, Jews cried out
"Remove this Man from-the earth!". +O God!... 
 
4. Glory to You, Christ the Light
from all that you created
On this Friday of Passion,
You fulfill all festivals
Glory to You each morning,
for you are the joyous dawn.
But at morning, the earth's clay
did dare to judge its Maker.
Glory to You every dawn,
You are the dawn of the stars.
You clothe all the earth's blossoms
and its flowers with-beauty +O God...

5. Glory be to You, O Lord,
Refuge of all who are weak.
Glory be to You, O Lord,
You are the Lord of mercies.
Myriads and Myriads
of glories to You, O Lord
Thousands and thousands of times,
glory to You, Lord of all.
Glory to you, O Just Judge
who stood in the tribunal,
to the Father who sent You,
and to the Holy-Spirit +O God...

6. Lord, have mercy upon us
By the Passion You endured.
May we all suffer with You
And be heirs in Your-Kingdom. +O God...

1. On Friday, the wicked ones
bound the One who bound the seas
and they took to crucify
the One who destroyed death's sting

2. On Friday, Pontius Pilate
wrote the crowd's foolish judgment,
and on Friday those people
condemned themselves by Christ's death

3. On Friday, they pierced the side
of Him who gives life to all,
and blood and water came forth
to absolve all creation

4. On Friday, death cried aloud;
his companion, evil, fled
and the world of the dead saw
the Lord pillaging its wealth.

5. On Friday, in the garden,
Adam's Lord appointed him
and on Friday, he rebelled
and his sin left him naked.

6. On Friday, the Lord of all
placed Adam in paradise
and on Friday, Adam's shame
forced him to be clothed with leaves.

7. On Friday, Adam was told
that to eat the fruit was death
He transgressed the commandment
But by grace was spared from death.

8. On Friday, he had fallen,
the one who ate the first-fruit,
and on Friday, Christ came down
after His death on the tree.

9. On Friday, the Sun came down
before Adam, the first man
On Friday, the Living Sun
was taken down from the Tree.

10. Friday, Adam left Eden
And he wandered through the earth
and on Friday, change took place
for the first and for the last.

11. On Friday, Adam was formed
and the Lord magnified him
On Friday, God descended
to be laid dead in the tomb.

12. On Friday, the animals
saw Adam come to'ward them
On Friday, the departed
saw Christ come to them with life.

13. On Friday, the Judge came down
and decreed death to Adam
On Friday, the Merciful
came down to grant life to us.

14. On Friday, Adam had drunk
from the cup which consumed him
On Friday, Christ drank the cup
which He mixed of His own will.

15. On Friday, Adam felt shame
And departed paradise
On Friday, the Life-Giver
Went to death as if guilty.

16. On Friday, Adam became
a sojourner in this life
On Friday, like a wand.rer,
God descended to Sheol.

17. On Friday, the evil one
Plotted to make Adam poor
On Friday, the Righteous One
struck and bruised the deceiver.

18. On Friday, like a dead man
Christ descended to Sheol,
like a king hiding His crown
to witness the traitor's wiles.

19. On Friday, Adam was stripped
of the garment of glory
On Friday, they stripped the Lord
of his rad-i-ant garments.

20. On Friday, the disciples
thought that the Sun had left them
On Sunday, the Sun returned
and His light shone forever.

Haleluya, Haleluya.
My friends will not come near me because of my sickness
And my kinsmen stand afar off. Haleluya (Psalms 38:11)

Brikh Mookuk dahlo-phain (Blessed is the shame You bore for us)

Let us-praise and worship Christ-Who saved us by His-
hu-mi-li-ation-and passion (3x)

Glory-to You, Lord, Honor-to Your Fa-
ther and-A-do-ra-tion to-Your Spirit!
O Lord,-have mercy on us!-Open-the
Gates of-the Je-ru-sa-lem-of heaven
So that-our prayers may enter,-Lord, before
Your Throne-Glory to You, Lord; Glory to
You, Lord,-Our Hope fo-re-ver. Barekmor.

3rd hour

Let us-praise and worship Christ-Who saved us by His-
hu-mi-li-ation-and passion! (3x)

Glory-to You, Lord, Honor-to Your Fa-
ther and-A-do-ra-tion to-Your Spirit!
O Lord,-have mercy on us!-Open-the
Gates of-the Je-ru-sa-lem-of heaven
So that-our prayers may enter,-Lord, before
Your Throne-Glory to You, Lord; Glory to
You, Lord,-Our Hope fo-re-ver. Barekmor.

1. Jews revolted against Christ
They mocked him and they took him
To be hanged upon the cross.

2. God stood in the tribunal
He was mocked by the wicked
He saved the world by His death.

3. Though He saved her from Egypt
The harlot cried out and said,
'Crucify this Man, Jesus!'.

4. The wicked soldiers took Him
They mocked and spat upon Him
And the condemned Him to death.

5. They nailed the hands and the feet
Of the Creator of all,
The One Who fashioned Adam...
	Barekmor. +Shubaho... Menvolam...

6. Glory to Your mercy, Lord
By Your will, You descended
And became man for our sake
	Sthoumenkalos... Qurielaison.

1. The First-Born of God who had fashioned-creation
Left Jerusalem at the third hour-of Friday
	They placed the Cross-upon the shoulders
	Of the Saviour-of all cre-a-tion
They sent Him to die on the cross on-Golgotha
Glory to Christ Who died and redeemed-the whole world
	Haleluya vu Haleluya.
	Barekmor. +Shubaho.... Menvolam...

2. The Church saw hanging from the cross on-Golgotha
The Sun of Justice who illumines-the whole world
	She was saddened-to see His hands nailed
	And how his side-was pierced by a lance
She drew near to Him and she cried out-to her Lord
'All my children worship You who died-to save us!'
	Haleluya vu Haleluya.

1. Hear this,-all nations of earth;
Give heed,-all you who dwell here:
    Zion-crucified her Lord
    Atop-the Tree of the Cross
She pierced-his side with a lance;
Blood and-water flowed from Him,
	Haleluya vu Haleluya,
For the-forgiveness of sins.
	Barekmor. +Shubaho... Menvolam...

2. The judge-who judged his Maker
Asked for-water for his hands
    And said,-'I am innocent
    Of the-blood of this Just Man'
And all-the people cried out
'Let His-blood be upon us.'
	Haleluya vu-Haleluya,
Praise Him-who endured them all.

Blesse-d, O Lord,-is Your Passion
And the shame You suffered for us

1. They stretched out and-struck him with whips,
The One Who stretched-out the heavens
    They gave to Him-he shameful Cross
They took Him to-be crucified
To absolve our-iniquities

2. Adam's children-took the garments
Of Him who clothed Adam and Eve
    With robes of light-in Paradise,
And they cast lots for His garments
Instead of all the Lord's blessings

3. May the workers-offer glory
Fit for the King who hired them
    From atop the-Tree of the Cross.
At the third hour,-may they repay
Glory for his selfless passion

When You judge those-who condemned You,
Lord, spare us from-the tribunal.
    Moriyo...

Lord have mercy upon us
By the Passion You endured.
May we all suffer with You
And be heirs in Your-Kingdom.

+O God! have mercy on us 
O Lord! have mercy on us.

1. On Friday the foolish men
Raised Him up with criminals.
Creation put on darkness,
See-ing its Lord on the Cross
He cried out atop the wood
And the creation gave heed
All borders of earth heard it
Like great noise in a small house
The inanimate natures
Heard the voice on Golgotha
And they responded, say-ing:
'Woe to the wicked-people'-+O God!...

2. On Friday the wicked ones
Raised Him up with criminals
They gave vinegar and gall
To the True Spring of Sweetness
and a crown of thorns to Him
who adorns the kings with crowns
The speared the One who removed
The spear which guarded Eden
The crucifiers cried out
With insults to mock our Lord:
'If you are the Son of God
Come down from this cross of wood'
He told the dead to rise up
To rebuke the un-grateful-+O God!...

3. Glory to Your Trinity
Jesus, our victorious King!
Praise to Your eternity
Which transcends all suff-e-ring
Praise to Your Incarnation,
Which had revealed Your greatness
Praise to Your loving-kindness,
For You came down from the heights-+O God!...

4. Your Passion redeemed the Church
From the darkness of error
You did suffer in the flesh
As foretold by the prophets
Christ our Lord, by Your nature
You are beyond all suff'ring
You dwell forever above
With Your Father and-Spirit-+O God!...

5. At this hour, Adam entered
The Paradise made for Him
At the third hour, wicked men
Crucified You on the wood
At the third hour, may You be
Glorified with songs of praise
May You be praised by the Church,
For she was saved by Your wounds
And praise be to the Father
Who sent forth His Only Son;
Adoration and worship
Be to the Holy-Spirit-+O God!...

Lord have mercy upon us
By the Passion You endured.
May we all suffer with You
And be heirs in Your-Kingdom.-+O God!...

Malayalam song audio above ☝ for reference.

Blessed is the Lamb Who-removed all the sins
Praise to Him Who saved-us by His blood.

1. People departed-to see the living
Sacrifice of the-Unblemished one.
They mocked Him with ha-tred and they said thus:
'If you are the Christ, tell who struck You'
	Without complaint and-without murmuring
	He suffered beating,-slapping and-their mo-cking
As a festal a-ssembly they came near
The tree to see the Lamb of wonder.

2. Seeing Him with the-Cross on His shoulder
Women of Jerusalem-were sorrowful
They began to weep-in lamentation
For the One who grants-life and delight
	"O King, where are they-taking You away?"
	They sang the psalm of-David with tam-bou-rines
Why do You bear the-Tree of crucifixion,
O Savior?" they wailed-and mourned for Him.

3. When they saw Him with-the Cross on shoulder
Women lamented-in great sorrow
He turned towards the-women and said thus:
"Women, why are you-weeping like this?"
	"Do not weep for me,-but weep for your men
	And for your children, for I am the Cre-a-tor
Jerusalem, you will-be devasta-ted;
Your children will be-scattered as slaves.

4. The Mighty one who-carries creations
And who by His might-sets boundaries
Arrived at Golgo-tha; He was fastened
Onto the tree of-crucifixion.
	The wicked mounted-the tree of the cross
	And crucified Him-on the top of Gol-go-tha;
Those wicked people-nailed His hands and feet
Onto the tree and-hanged Him naked.

5. The Lord, the Crea-tor, was crucified
On the tree of Cross-at Golgotha
It was written thus-and placed a-bove Him:
"Christ, the Savior, the-King of Israel."
	Though unwillingly-they knelt and worshipped,
	Him, the Lord who is-beyond all com-pre-hen-sion
Praise of those people-blinded by error
Was comprehended-by His Justice.

Woe to you Zion who crucified Christ!
Blessed are you, O Church, for you offer praise

1. The Pure One was struck but he stayed silent
They shouted against Jesus with hatred:
'Crucify-the son of Joseph
He deceived-and insulted us'
See, O earth-how they have-rejected-their Healer!

2. The legions shook when they saw their Lord struck
They spread their wings to burn down the wicked
For they saw-the Almighty Lord
Be-ing shamed-by the insolent
But they calmed-for they saw-He suffered-willingly

3. O judge, read and see what the Law proclaims:
Never should the just or innocent die.
The Law says,-'an eye for an eye,'
But Christ healed-the eyes of the blind!
Show us, then,-what the Law-should proclaim about Him!

4. What does the Law say for a murderer?
What does it order for One Who gives life,
For Christ raised-Jairus's daughter,
Lazarus,-and the widow's son!
All of you-whom He raised,-come rebuke-his killers!

5. That fair image, Adam, was found guilty
In place of him, our Lord came and entered
He was struck-though He had no sin,
While Adam-was freed from his guilt
For the Lord-was pleased to-be condemned-to free us.

6. Fear, crucifiers, for His blood is pure
He will destroy that city of great might
Woe to you-O Jerusalem
Your demise-is now upon you
The One whom-you condemned-will triumph-By His Cross.

7. O Justice, come, and show truth to this judge
The righteous one is beaten unjustly
Cain's children,-who despise virtues
Thirst for blood-of the blameless lamb
O judge, see,-so that you-will not rot-with them all.

8. Lord, see the mouths and tongues whom You have saved
They glorify You for Your love for them
Praise to You-for You became Man
Praise to You-for You bore the Cross
Praise to You-for You rose-and made us-sanctified.

Malayalam song audio above ☝ for reference.

1. Blessed is Christ-Who by His love
Conquered the rebellious killer.
Destroyed Zion, His cruci-fier;
And chose the faith-ful people.

2. Offsprings of vi-pers gathered
On the day of-Passover
Their friend plotted-in secret
Against Him,-the Physician.

3. They conceived fire-of jealousy
Which agita-ted and blazed
And conspired de-ceitfully
Plotted against-our Savior.

4. On seeing the-Son on the Cross
Naked and lifted-upon the tree
I heard the-lamentation of
The women of-Jerusalem

5. {The sun} darkened and-concealed its
Brightness and the-moon turned red
Not able to-bear the sight
Of their Lord-being despised.

6. On seeing the pi-erced hands
{Women of} Jeru-salem wept
{An ocean} of tears-overflowed
They gathered and lamented.

7. He who gives drink-to quench the
Thirst of all was-given gall
And the right-hand that gave the
Cup of gall did-not dry up.

8. His disciples-went out sad
His mother and-Joseph wept
Priests shouted in-sults at Him
And they beat Him-with a cane.

9. He lifted {His eyes} to the heights
And cried out to-the Father
"I submit My-Spirit to
Be restored to the hayqlo" (sanctuary)

10. Temple veil was-torn apart,
When His side was-pierced with lance
Tombs opened; the-dead went out;
Rebuked the un-just people.

11. Blood-thirsty ones-clamored and
Said to Pilate-to command
His soldiers to-guard the tomb
So that it won't-be stolen.

12. The Word conse-nted by His
Own will suffered-in flesh and
Took revenge on-the accursed
By the shedding-of the blood.

13. The accursed a-ssaulted His
Body and by reason of
Which their city-was destroyed
By the blaze of-His a-nger.

Haleluya, Haleluya-I will cast my shoes upon Edom
And I will shout over Philistia. Haleluya (Psalms 60:8)

Christ Whom-Your servant questioned-in the tribunal,
When You come to judge,-have mercy! (3x)

Glory-to You, Lord, Honor-to Your Fa-
ther and-A-do-ra-tion to-Your Spirit!
O Lord,-have mercy on us!-Open-the
Gates of-the Je-ru-sa-lem-of heaven
So that-our prayers may enter,-Lord, before
Your Throne-Glory to You, Lord; Glory to
You, Lord,-Our Hope fo-re-ver. Barekmor.

3rd hour procession

As He came from the city,
With the cross on His shoulders,
The Hebrew women gathered.
They wept bitterly for Him.
His mother stood from afar
With her friends surrounding her
Like a dove, she moaned with grief,
'Where my Son are You going?
My Beloved only Son,
Where are they taking You to?
Why did You give Yourself up
To the ungrateful people?
O my Son, woe be to me
Woe is me, my beloved.'
Blessed is Your Passion for us,
And Your great humility!

6th hour

Brikh Mookuk dahlo-phain (Blessed is the shame You bore for us)

Christ Who-was treated with shame-by Your own servant
When You come to judge,-have mercy! (3x)

Glory-to You, Lord, Honor-to Your Fa-
ther and-A-do-ra-tion to-Your Spirit!
O Lord,-have mercy on us!-Open-the
Gates of-the Je-ru-sa-lem-of heaven
So that-our prayers may enter,-Lord, before
Your Throne-Glory to You, Lord; Glory to
You, Lord,-Our Hope fo-re-ver. Barekmor.

1. You endured, Lord, The Passion and
The Cross-and the crown of thorns.-
        O God!, have mercy on us

2. By Your will you took up the Cross
To save-all Adam's children.- O God!...

3. You for Whom they plaited a crown
of thorns-to place on your head.- O God!...

4. You Whom the sun saw on the Cross
and hid-its light with darkness.- O God!...
        Barekmor. +Shubho... Menvolam...

5. Praise to You the Exalted One
For us,-You humbled Yourself.- O God!...
        Sthoumenkalos... Qurielaison.

God is hanging from the Cross-and all of creation mourns
The hosts of heaven looked down-and trembled and shook with fear
    For they saw the Son silent
    and bowing His head before Pilate
The sun covered its bright light-when it saw God be-ing mocked
The earth trembled and its foundations were shaken,
    For the dust judges the Lord,
Him, Who holds in His hands the whole cre-ation.
    Barekmor. +Shubho... Menvolam...

How great and true is the faith-of the thief on the right side,
for he begged for forgiveness-from His Lord hung on the tree,
    And the thief said to the Lord:
    "Have mercy and pardon all my sins."
Simon Peter renounced Christ-and swore, "I do not know Him!"
John the Virgin and the disciples all left Him
    but the thief cried out and said:
"My Lord, remember me in Your great Kingdom!"
    Moriyo...

On that morning, when the watchers on high
Saw the wicked had hung You on the cross,
They gathered in their ranks to come quickly
In order to destroy the evil ones-Haleluya
And those who had shouted "Crucify Him!".
    Barekmor. +Shubho... Menvolam...

The dust of the earth sat down on the throne
To boastfully judge the Judge of judges,
And the Scribes of the people cried aloud:
"Release Barabas; crucify Jesus"-Haleluya
Blessed is He who forgave them on the Cross!...

Blessed, O Lord,-is Your Passion
And the shame You suffered for us

The foolish sons of darkness raised
And suspended the divine Lamb
    On top of the-tree of the Cross
In return for His rich blessings,
They gave Him gall when he thirsted

The hard rocks cracked and split open
Seeing horror in Judea:
    The wicked hearts-were motionless
As they drove nails into the hands
Of Him Who is the Creator

The lion's cub roared on the tree;
The shrewd children of darkness fled;
    Powerful demons-were struck with awe,
And Satan, the chief of deceit
Cried out for his crown had fallen

When You judge those-who condemned You,
Lord, spare us from-the tribunal.
    Moriyo...

Christ who came for Passion, crucifixion, and death,
Hear our requests and have mercy upon our souls
    O God!, have mercy on us
    O Lord, have mercy on us.

1. The Living Lamb of God arrived for sacrifice
Executioners were the priests to offer Him
They raised up the wood of the Cross on Golgotha
The wicked ones had beaten the Chief Cornerstone
They raised it as a pillar high in the abyss
Like a hero He stood to bear the world's burdens. O God!...

2. At midday, Adam ate of the fruit of the tree
And he trembled and was ashamed because of sin
At midday the whole world became filled with darkness,
And this made known Who has command over the light
On Friday, the light concealed itself in darkness
Light hid in order to preach about the True Light. O God!...

3. And the World saw that He who was nailed to the Cross
Is indeed the Only-Begotten Son of God
The sun and moon, like Shem and Japeth, closed their eyes
So they would not see the Lord of Noah exposed
The sun said, "How can I shine on the earth's creatures,
When the Great Sun of Justice is hung on the Cross?". O God!...

4. How can the day show light upon seeing its Lord
Stripped naked on the Cross in between criminals?
The Universe, filled with numerous shining stars,
Became dark upon seeing its Lord on the wood. O God!...

5. At midday, the Son was exposed atop the Cross
He cried out and the serpent which killed Adam shook.
O Friday of sufferings and the mistress of types,
My mouth is too small to narrate such mysteries
On the sixth day, Adam was expelled from Eden
On the sixth day, the Son entered in Paradise. O God!...

O Lord, heaven and earth suffered in Your Passion;
Watchers and men marveled at Your humility. O God!...

Malayalam song audio above ☝ for reference.

Blessed sacrifice that - removes sacrifices
Glory to You, a-toning sacrifice.

1. On Friday they cru-cified Him on the tree
He Who sits in the - chariot of fire
They nailed His hands and - feet onto the cross
Fiercely, without a-ny regard for Him.
    He, Who by gesture - bears the heights and depths,
    By His own will bore - the tree of cru-ci-fi-xion.
At the brightness of Whom angels cower
They crucified na-ked on the tree.

2. On Friday the crea-tion lamented and
Mothers, for sufferings of the Begotten
Servants built a house - of mourning for the Son
They wept for the First-born of heaven
    By its light, the sky, - by its rocks, the earth
    And by the dead the - sheol proclaimed His greatness
The people who cru-cified Him did not
Perceive the nature - of His greatness.

3. On Friday, darkness - covered the world as
Prophets of early - times had prophesied
There was wailing for the Begotten Who
Was crucified be-cause of envy
    They cried woe upon - those foolish people
    And their rejoicing - turned into mourning and sorrow
The feast of those peo-ple who denied Him
Their joy be destroyed - and be deprived.

4. On Friday, in Pa-radise, He summoned
The head of tribe: 'Where - are you Adam?'
On Friday, from the - Cross He cried out thus:
"O God, why have You - forsaken me?
    On Friday, the snake - deceived Adam and
    On Friday, that mis-take was - wiped - out- by Him
On Friday, the sun - was darkened on those
People whose conscience - was in darkness.

5. On that day, the tree - that carried Him mourned
And being disturbed - in wailing said:
Woe to me, for how - ungrateful am I?
I repaid evil - to the Savior
    He looked after me - with rain and with dew
    I rewarded Him - the tree of cru-ci-fi-xion.
Woe to the wicked - and the accursed who
Crucified the Lord - of creations.

6. The purest daughter - of David saw the
Begotten lifted - upon the Cross
She was moved and wept - with a mournful sound
And tears were running - down from her eyes
    She went near Him Who - was lifted upon
    The tree and Whose side - was pierced open with a lance
That unblemished one - wept fearfully
While she was beating - upon her chest.

7. That inno-cent dove - wept for the Eagle
She lamented for - her beloved son
Lord God by own will - You became my Son
Why have You given - Yourself for death?
    O You the magni-ficent Light, who is
    Audacious to take - away Your bright rays of light?
O Great Light, O the - Mighty of the world,
You are bound naked - upon the Cross!

8. While lamenting her - voice was grief-stricken
It was gentle and filled with sadness.
With head down, she la-mented like a dove
Whose baby doves were - taken away from her
    Seeing the Cruci-fied, pierced with a lance
    She went near His cross -and embraced Him in sorrow
She was vehemently - troubled with sorrow
And with a contrite - heart she said thus:

9. Command the sun to - conceal its brightness,
O Begotten, may - I come near You
By Your commandment - let there be darkness
That I may embrace - the tree of Cross
    O my Son may I - kiss Your footsteps and 
    O Giver of Life, may - I feel the smell of Your fragrance
May the eyes of the - wicked be blinded
That they may not see - Your nakedness.

10. O Gabriel, the - chief of the angels,
Why is that your - fervor died away?
Your Lord is being abused on the Cross
O fiery one, why - are you silent?
    Come near, O Michael, - O zealous one, look 
    At His side that the -audacious pierced with a lance.
By means of your sword - which slaughtered myriads,
Slay and destroy the -crucifiers.

Woe to you Zion who crucified Christ!
Blessed are you, O Church, for you offer praise

1. The Lord of glory ascended the Cross
The wicked shouted to kill the Pure One
Vicious wolves-surrounded the Lamb
In order-To tear Him apart
He chose to-bear our pain-and free us by the Cross

2. The disciples, the children of light, fled
The men of dark-ness had bound up the Light
Caiaphas,-Annas, and Judas
Who belong-to the left-hand side
Crucified-in envy-the Lord of-the right hand

3. The tree cried, "Woe is me! What has happened?
On me, they crucified the Lord of all
He nurtured-me with dew and rains
In return-I gave only death.
Woe to you,-wicked ones,-who hanged Him-upon me!"

4. My Lord, the Son, who has crucified you?
Why did the wicked have hate in their hearts,
For You have-performed miracles
And You healed-the sick and suffering
Why did they-reward you-with insults-on the Cross?

5. Daughters of Zion, What faults has He made?
The Son has done good things for your people
With His word-He cleansed the lepers,
And His spit-gave sight to the blind
But your men and children-reward Him with insults

6. O Son, my Lord, how should I mourn for You
Without friends and the group of chaste women?
Murderers-surround your Cross and
The wicked-flee upon Your death
Give, O Lord,-dumb natures-a voice to-weep for You!

7. Innocent blood was spilled on you, O Earth!
Quake and cause fear for the wicked people
Shout, O rocks! O stones, cry aloud!
And reprove-the crucifers
O natures, look and see-how your Lord hangs exposed

8. Weep, O Mothers of the House of Zion!
For, the Son of the Father is dying!
With the sigh-He made on the Cross
He reproached-the crucifiers
They denied-His greatness-Lord, have me-rcy on them!

9. Cry out, O zealous and mighty angels!
Are you not moved as you see Him exposed?
In Sodom-two among you were
Insulted,-and the city burned
So behold-your Lord shamed-and do not-stay silent

10. Heavenly ones, pour out the fire of zeal
Upon the wicked surrounding the cross
With your wings-send flame to the earth
On those who-crucified the Lord
Has the Lord held you back, for your zeal-is subdued?

Haleluya, u Haleluya - They-gave Me gall for My food
For-my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink Haleluya (Psalms 69:22)

Brikh Mookuk dahlo-phain (Blessed is the shame You bore for us)

O Christ-On that glorious day-When You come again
Remember us all-with the thief (3x)

Glory-to You, Lord, Honor-to Your Fa-
ther and-A-do-ra-tion to-Your Spirit!
O Lord,-have mercy on us!-Open-the
Gates of-the Je-ru-sa-lem-of heaven
So that-our prayers may enter,-Lord, before
Your Throne-Glory to You, Lord; Glory to
You, Lord,-Our Hope fo-re-ver. Barekmor.

9th hour

Brikh Mookuk dahlo-phain (Blessed is the shame You bore for us)

Christ Who-By His Cross destroyed-the crucifers,
Lord, May Your Cross be-our fortress (3x)

Glory-to You, Lord, Honor-to Your Fa-
ther and-A-do-ra-tion to-Your Spirit!
O Lord,-have mercy on us!-Open-the
Gates of-the Je-ru-sa-lem-of heaven
So that-our prayers may enter,-Lord, before
Your Throne-Glory to You, Lord; Glory to
You, Lord,-Our Hope fo-re-ver. Barekmor.

1. The wicked placed the Good One,
Who came down to visit them,
On the Cross with criminals,

2. When He was thirsty, they gave
Vinegar and gall to Him,
As the prophecies foretold

3. As King David prophesied, (Psalms 22:18)
They divided his garments
And cast lots for his clothing

4. Blessed is He who made the Cross
A great and mighty weapon
For the children of the Church

5. For the Holy, Faithful Church
May Your Cross be a fortress
From Satan and his armies. 
     Barekmor. +Shubho... Menvolam...

6. Your Church is saved by Your Cross
And she has not renounced it;
May it be her protection
    Sthoumenkalos. Qurielaison.

God ascended on the Cross and He - tasted death 
He descended to Sheol, the place - of the dead, 
He broke its doors - and gave Adam life 
Restoring His - corrupted image 
He prepared a way from the tomb to - Paradise 
That Adam's sons who believed in His - Resurrection 
Haleluya - should walk in its light.
    Barekmor. +Subho...Menvolam...

Christ, The Son of God inclined His head - on the Cross 
And entrusted His soul into His - Father's hands 
Rocks broke open - and the tombs burst forth 
All creation - was struck with terror 
The wicked opened the side of the - Son of God, 
And from it flowed blood and water for - forgiveness 
Haleluya - for all of the world
    Moriyo...

Great is the faith of the thief on the right side
He sought forgiveness from Christ
Who was hanging on the tree
With nails in his hands and feet,
And he begged Him "Forgive me"
Simon saw and denied Christ
John saw, and he ran away
The thief cried, "Remember me
When You come to Your kingdom"!
    Barekmor. +Shubho... Menvolam...

The streams of fire and spirit were astonished
For the Son hung on the tree
Stretched out between the two thieves
The sun hid its rays of light
To not see his nakedness
When they saw their Lord naked,
The One, who stretched out heaven
And who formed and shaped the earth,
Heaven and earth were shaken!

Blessed, O Lord,-is Your Passion
And the shame You suffered for us.

1. How did the nails-not dissolve, Lord?
How did soldiers not burn with fire?
    The lion's Cub-Humbled Himself
Death became joy, that by suffering
Adam, who died, should receive life.

2. The One Who was hung on the Cross,
Shouted out, and the rocks fell down
    Stones broke open-as if on fire
The earth trembled and moaned in pain
Creation roared-like a lion!

3. Instead of beautiful blossoms
They gave Him gall and vinegar
    And instead of rose and lilies,
A crown of thorns was placed on Him
By the wicked who mocked the Lord.

4. With gratitude-we offer You
Flowers to crown You in glory
    Living Son Who-Suffered for us
Praise be to You who is One with
Your Father and-Holy Spirit

When You judge those-who condemned You,
Lord, spare us from-the tribunal.
    Moriyo...

Christ who came for Passion, crucifixion, and death,
Hear our requests and have mercy upon our souls

O God!, have mercy on us
O Lord!, have mercy on us

1. I listened to what the Church said with great sorrow:
"Lord, may Your cross destroy the fortress of Zion!
O Lord, may the eye which looked at you with contempt
Become darkened and blinded, and thus see no more!' O God!...

2. Praise to Your Father who sent You for the passion
Thanksgiving to You who suffered all for our sake
Honor to the Holy Spirit, the Immortal
Glory to You, the Three Persons in One Essence. O God!...

3. O Lord, Heaven and earth suffered in your passion
Watchers and men marveled at your humility. O God!...

Malayalam song audio above ☝ for reference.

Blessed is He Who by - His death killed our death (and)
Released those who were - bound in Sheol.

1. Lord, the Creator, - bearing the creation, (in His palms)
Stood on the summit of Golgotha;
He shone forth on the - earth to pay ransom
And redeem Adam, - fallen by sin.
	His life-gi-ving voice - shook the creation
	Gave life to the saints to proclaim His greatness.
He chose cross to be - crucified and by
His cross reconciled - the heights and depths.

2. The Only Son Who - came to be crucified
Was mocked by wo-men - of Je-ru-salem
To fulfill prophesy, - they unknowingly,
Wailed and grieved greatly - to curse slayers
	Those women wailed and - lamented deeply
	As the sword of the - slayer would make them captives
O You wo-men why - do you weep and mourn
For Him who caused to - bring about joy?

3. O Lord, Who was killed - due to jealousy (may)
Those audacious be - charred by Your death
O, dazzling Light, Who - was slain on the cross
Destroy those unjust - by Your command
	You Who gave words and - splendor to creations!
	Let them praise You for - You humbled yourself greatly
Woe to the people - who rejected Your
Honor and crucified - You on the tree.

4. On seeing the Lord - of creations Who
Was lifted upon - the tree of cross
The group of spiri-tuals were enraged and
The row of the fi-ery was frightened
	Gabriel looked to-wards his friend Michael
	So that he may des-troy the cru-ci-fiers
Crucified on the - tree by His own will
Do not be moved, O - you fiery ones!

5. On this day, the thief - confessed and proclaimed
The praise of the On-ly Begotten:
"O Lord, re-member - me, when You come in
Great magnificence - in Your kingdom."
	You do not need to - wait until I come
	For I grant you the - promise, the hope of life
On this day you will - be in Paradise
O man, since you have believed My words.

6. The sun, His servant, - on seeing its Lord
Crucified on the tree - by the wicked,
Concealed the rays of light - upon the Cross
Bestowing honor - befitting a King
	How can the sun shine - forth its rays of light
	On the wicked peo-ple who are in darkness?
The sun trembled and concealed its radiance
From those who are His - crucifiers.

7. He, the Life-giver, - died on the Cross to
Bring back to life those - who are mortals.
The water flowed from - His side witnesses
Death and the blood flowed - proclaims the life.
	O Lamb of God, Your - death is true indeed
	Firstborn of the heights, - You truly are the Life-giver.
You, the Lord of Life, - dwell like a dead man
On the earth and above, - and in all ends (in all quarters).

1. Come all peoples and listen
To the voice of the two thieves 
Discern the words, which they speak 
To each other on the Cross 

2. The Lord's cross stands between them 
He judges and weighs their words 
He is the impartial judge 
And the balance of the truth 

3. The thief on the right-hand side 
Cried out to the Lord of all, 
"Remember me, O my Lord 
When You come to Your kingdom!" 

4. The thief on the left-hand side 
Heard his friend's words and answered: 
"If this Man has a kingdom, 
Why does He hang on the Cross?" 

5. "I do believe, my dear friend 
The Cross divides you and me 
His blood was sprinkled on me 
And He has promised me life!' 

6. "Have you not seen his suffering, 
His body pierced, like our own? 
If I am to believe in Him, 
Let me see Him free Himself 

7. "Do not lead me to error, 
For no error is in Him, 
And this Man's words are the key 
To lead me through Eden's gates! 

8. "Like us, He is crucified 
And suffers more than we do, 
But if He is a true king 
Let his armies defend him" 

9. "On earth, Jesus mounts the tree; 
His chariot waits in heaven! 
See how nature is frightened, 
For her Lord is crucified!" 

10. "Have you not seen your 'Great One?' 
He bears the scars from the whips! 
Though you claim He is glorious, 
Who will believe what you say?" 

11. "The crown of thorns on His head 
Uproots the thorns from the earth 
To free Adam from the curse. 
Who but the King could do this?" 

12. "You say this Man on the cross 
Has promised you Paradise, 
But how can He lead you to 
Eden, the place you long for? 

13. "His death destroys Sheol's gates 
And empties it of its wealth. 
It is conquered by His voice 
He comes to lay it to waste!"

14. "See how He is tormented 
He drinks gall and is in pain, 
So I cannot join with you 
And proclaim Him as the King." 

15. "My friend, listen intently! 
Can you not hear this great sound? 
Hear the rocks burst and open 
Why do you not believe me? 

16. The creation is shaken; 
Why are you not moved at all? 
Why do you choose to speak lies? 
Confess and live! He is Lord!

17. If you seek, then, you will see 
How these wonders speak of Him 
Creation shakes and trembles 
At the suffering of her Lord 

18. 'This man is king' - Pilate said, 
And he had this written down 
But see how this pronouncement 
Has now become disputed 

19. A breach remains between us 
With the Cross as its border. 
You cannot cross to the right 
For you have chosen the left 

20. The Cross opens Sheol's gates 
The Sun darkens. The earth quakes. 
The curtain is torn apart. 
These signs reveal He is Lord! 

21. Why do you not hear the quakes 
Nor the cry of creation? 
The universe shook its walls 
When He cried out on the cross!

22. My friend, listen to the dead 
They have come out from Sheol 
See how the Lord gives them life 
It is just as I told you! 

23. Christ fell asleep to give life 
He descended to Sheol 
He freed Adam who was bound, 
And He leads me to Eden 

24. I am greatly astonished 
That you blaspheme God's own Son. 
Close up your mouth which spews lies! 
Blessed is the Cross I trust in!"

25. O Lord, who has promised life
To those who believe in You
Remember us when You come,
For we, O Lord, confess You!

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