🕯️ Wednesday Eve of Holy Pascha – صلوات ساعات ليلة الأربعاء من البصخة المقدسة

🕯️ Wednesday Eve of Holy Pascha – ساعات ليلة الأربعاء من البصخة المقدسة
(April 15, 2025)

✝️ Overview (نظرة عامة):
Wednesday Eve of Holy Pascha marks the preparation for the betrayal of Jesus and reflects on the anointing of Christ's feet by Mary of Bethany, and Judas' plot to betray Him.

The Church emphasizes penitence and self-reflection during this night, reminding us of the importance of true repentance and loyalty to Christ, in contrast to Judas’ betrayal.

📖 Paschal Hours for Wednesday Eve of Holy Pascha
⏰ 1st Hour (الساعة الأولى):
Prophecies: Exodus 33:1–11, Job 2:1–10, Isaiah 40:1–5

Psalm: Psalm 6:1–2

Gospel: Matthew 26:1–16 (Plot to kill Jesus and Judas' betrayal)

⏰ 3rd Hour (الساعة الثالثة):
Prophecies: Isaiah 40:6–31, Proverbs 3:5–18

Psalm: Psalm 12:4–5

Gospel: Matthew 26:17–35 (The Last Supper and warning of betrayal)

⏰ 6th Hour (الساعة السادسة):
Prophecies: Exodus 32:21–35, Wisdom of Sirach 1:1–30, Isaiah 5:20–30

Psalm: Psalm 63:2–3

Gospel: John 12:1–8 (Anointing of Jesus by Mary of Bethany)

🎵 Liturgical Tone (الطابع الطقسي):
The Paschal Hours are celebrated with deep reflection on the betrayal of Judas, emphasizing the difference between true repentance and treachery.

As always, the closing response remains:
"Thine is the Power, the Glory, the Blessing, and the Majesty forever. Amen, O Lord Jesus Christ."