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[[Image:AgapiService.JPG|thumb|right|The '''Service of Agapi'''Agape Vespers]]

The Easter Sunday '''Agape Vespers''' (also called '''Vespers of Love''' (the "Agapi" Service) is a [[vespersVespers]] service that celebrates continues the Resurrectioncelebration of [[Pascha]], typically held in the afternoon on the day of Pascha. At this service the [[Gospel ]] reading (John 20:19-25) depicts the first appearance of the Risen risen Lord to His Discipleshis [[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. Red eggs are again distributed to To this effect, the congregation at the end of the service as a blessing. People who attend this service have their Easter candles Gospel [[pericope]] is sometimes read from different places within the Resurrection Service and liturgy, lit in their hands[[nave]].

== Customs ==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 customary 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.