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[[Image:AgapiService.JPG|thumb|right|Agape Vespers]] '''Agape Vespers''' (also called '''Vespers of Love''') is a [[Vespers]] service that continues the celebration of [[Pascha]], typically held in the afternoon on the day of Pascha. At this service the [[Gospel]] reading depicts the first appearance of the risen Lord to his [[disciple]]s, and is recited in many languages (often as many languages as are known by those present in the [[congregation]]), symbolising that the glorious resurrection of Christ is proclaimed to all the nations of the world. To this effect, the Gospel [[pericope]] is sometimes read from different places within the [[nave]]. In some traditions, [[Mary Magdalene#Traditions|red eggs]] are again distributed to the congregation at the end of the service as a blessing. People who attend this service may also hold lit Paschal candles from the Resurrection service from the night before. It is also a custom to bring small children who were not able to attend the evening service. After this service, people will often continue the celebration of the Resurrection in their homes. [[Category:Liturgics]] [[Category:Services]]

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