O Death, where is your sting?
O Grave, where is your victory?
Christ is risen and you are overthrown
Christ is risen and the devils have fallen
Christ is risen and the angels rejoice
Christ is risen and life reigns.
Christ is risen and not one dead remains in the grave.
For Christ, being risen from the dead, is become the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep, and to Him be glory and honor, even to eternity. Amen.
John Chrysostom (344-407)
