He who raised Christ from the dead will also raise us up,
if we do his will and walk according to his commandments,
and love the things which he loved.

 
St. Polycarp, 2nd century

Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Messiah,
the Son of God.

 
St. Martha, 1st century

Christ is risen, and life is set free.
Christ is risen, and the tomb is emptied of the dead.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

Like a tree in Spring,
the cross has burst into flower,
the cross on which the Lord of glory hung.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

Rejoice heavenly powers! Sing choirs of angels!
Exalt all creation around God’s throne.
Jesus Christ, our King, has risen!

 
The Easter Proclamation

For us, Christ rose and ascended,
preparing our own resurrection and ascension
for unending eternity.

 
St. Gregory Palamas, 14th century

Lord Jesus, you are the rising Sun,
the first fruits of the future resurrection.
Grant that we may not sit in the shadow of death,
but walk in the light of life.

 
Liturgy of the Hours

Jesus Christ, was truly raised from the dead
when his Father raised him up — just as his Father
will raise us up, believers in Christ Jesus,
without whom we have no true life.

 
St. Ignatius of Antioch, 1st century