Icon of the Synaxis of Holy Chanters and Hymnographers: Sts. John of Damascus, John Koukouzelis, Gregory the Choirmaster, Joseph the Hymnographer, Kosmas the Poet, and (center) Romanos the Melodist

Clockwise from the bottom left side:

Saint John of Damascus: “It is the Day of Resurrection! Let us be radiant, O people! Pascha! The Lord's Pascha!”

Saint John Koukouzelis: “The mystery hidden from all ages is made known today…”

Saint Gregory the Choirmaster: no scroll

Saint Joseph the Hymnographer: “Hasten, O Gracious One, and come to our aid if possible and as You will, for You are the Merciful One.”

Saint Kosmas the Poet: “More honorable than the Cherubim and more glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim.”

Saint Romanos the Melodist: “Today the Virgin gives birth to the Transcendent in essence…”