Great and Holy Saturday

Do not lament me, O Mother, seeing me in the tomb,

the Son conceived in the womb without seed,

for I shall arise and be glorified with eternal glory as God.

I shall exalt all who magnify you in faith and in love.

-Ode 9, Holy Saturday Matins

Today our Lord is conquering death. This is not a time to weep, rather let us await His victory in quiet joy and anticipation.