Lamentations and praises

Golgotha: the descent from the cross

Stasis I

"Wherewithal shall a young man ..."

Thrinos

Epitaphios Procession I: from Golgotha to the anointing stone

The descent from the cross II

Stasis II

"Let now your mercy ..."

"Your hands have made me ..."

Thrinos

Epitaphios Procession II: to the tomb entrance

The descent from the cross III

Stasis III

"Princes have persecuted me ..."

"I awaited Lord your salvation ..."

"Look upon me and have mercy ..."

Thrinos

Procession into Hades (into the Tomb)

Resurrection in Hades.