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BYZANTINE LITURGIES
In the Byzantine rite, the Mass is called “the Divine Liturgy”.
There are currently three liturgies:
1) Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, which is celebrated
almost every day and whose translation we present
in this book.
2) Liturgy of St. Basil: This is the same as that of St. John
Chrysostom, with some more developed secret prayers, especially in the
developed, especially in the anaphora. This liturgy is
celebrated ten times a year: on the first five
Sundays of Lent, on Holy Thursday and Holy Saturday, on the first
Holy Saturday, the first of January, the feast of St. Basil, and
on the two vigils of Christmas and Epiphany.
3) Liturgy of the Pressantifices: like its counterpart
of the Roman rite, this liturgy is rather an office of solemn
solemn communion. In the Byzantine rite, it is not celebrated on
Good Friday, but on the days of Lent, with the
Saturdays and Sundays. Today, however, it is celebrated
only in cathedrals.

1- The HOST of the sacrifice of the Mass is made of leavened bread, not unleavened bread.
not unleavened bread.
2- COMMUNION is given to the faithful under both species,
according to the constant usage of the Eastern Church. In the
the first centuries, the faithful received the holy host in the
the palm of their hand and drank from the common chalice. Even today, the
deacon receives communion in this way from the hands of the
priest celebrating, and the priest from the hands of the bishop
bishop. But in the communion of the faithful, the priest
takes from the paten a particle which he makes soak in the
precious blood and places it on the tongue of the communicant,
who can chew the wafer because it is made of fermented bread.
bread (but we advise against this) and
not easy to swallow, as in the Roman rite.
Roman rite. It should be noted that communion is received standing up.
standing.
3- METANIA is a more or less deep inclination
of the body, accompanied by the sign of the cross and expressing
a feeling of humility, adoration or penance.
penance. It replaces the genuflection of the Roman rite.
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4- HOW TO MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS the sign of the cross is made as follows
is made in the following way: by stretching out the three
fingers of the right hand (thumb, forefinger and middle finger) and
resting the other two (ring finger and little finger) on the
palm of the hand, we take the hand thus formed, from the
forehead to the chest and then from the right shoulder to the
shoulder, saying: In the name of the Father, the Son and the
Holy Spirit. Amen.
This way of persigning was the general custom of the Church
until the 13th century, according to the testimony of Pope
Innocent III (1216) in his book “De Sacro Altaris Misterio”. Here's what he says: “The sign of the
sign of the cross should be made with the three fingers, since it is made with the
invocation of the SS. Trinity, so that it descends from
from top to bottom and from right to left, because
Christ descended from heaven to earth and passed from the Jews to the Gentiles.
to the Gentiles”. (P. M.P.L. F. 217, col. 825).
5- ANTIMENSIUM The Antimensium corresponds to the stone of
stone and replaces the portable altar. It has the shape of
linen or silk body on which the instruments of the
the instruments of the passion of Our Lord
Lord Jesus Christ and his burial. The Antimensium
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contains some relics of saints. Inside the
Antimensium the sponge is always kept,
wrapped in a silk cloth, is triangular in shape (3 to 4 cm on a side).
to 4 cm. on a side) and is used to clean the paten after Communion.
communion. It is the patriarch who blesses the Antimensias and distributes them
and distributes them to the priests. It is customary to use the
antimensium and the corporal one together

The Holy and Divine Liturgy comprises, in addition to the
two main parts: A
Liturgy of the Catechumens and the Liturgy of the Faithful. A
first part, so called because, in the first
centuries of the Church, could be attended by Catechumens
and Penitents, goes up to the oblation, exclusively; the
second part, attended only by the baptized
admitted to communion, goes from the oblation to the end.

PREPARING FOR MASS
This first part is done secretly without the participation of the people
people
PREPARATION OF THE PRIEST
PRAYER AT THE DOOR
The priest bows three times before the door of the sanctuary
called the holy door or royal door, saying:
OPENING PRAYERS
O God, forgive me, a sinner, and have mercy on me.
(3X).
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Blessed be our God at all times, now and
and for ever and ever. Amen.
Glory to you, O our God, glory to you.
Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of truth, present
everywhere and occupying every place, treasure of goods
and dispenser of life, come and dwell in us, cleanse us
from every stain and save our souls, you who are
Good.
Holy God, holy mighty one, holy immortal one, have
(3X).
Glory be to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and
for ever and ever. Amen.
Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord,
remit our sins; sovereign Master, forgive us our
forgive us our trespasses; O Holy One, look upon and heal our diseases, for your name's sake.
love of your name.
Lord, have mercy (3X).
Glory be to the Father.......now and always.....
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Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day
give us this day; forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us; and
lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For to you belong the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory, Father,
Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever and for ever and ever.
of ages. Amen.

Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us,
because we lack any defense. For this reason
we sinners address this plea to you, as to the Sovereign
Sovereign: have mercy on us.
Glory be to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Have mercy on us, Lord, for in you
in you we have placed our trust.
against us, and remember not our iniquities;
but look upon us now also with compassion and
deliver us from our enemies, for you are our
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God and we are your people; we are all the work of your
your hands and we call on your name.
Now and ever and for ever and ever. Amen.
Open to us the door of mercy, blessed Mother of God,
because, trusting in you, we will not be
disappointed, but through you we will be freed from
trials, for you are the salvation of all Christians.

nclined before the icon of Christ:
We venerate your holy icon, O Good One, imploring the
imploring the forgiveness of our sins, O Christ God. By your
will to ascend bodily on the Cross
to save us from the slavery of your
enemies. For this, giving you thanks, we cry out:
You caused great joy to all, O our Savior,
when you came to save the world.
We bow before the icon of the Mother of God:
O Mother of God, who are the source of mercy, make us worthy of your compassion.
Make us worthy of your compassion; cast your gaze upon
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your sinful people; show as always your
power. Placing our hope in you, we cry out to you
we cry out to you: Hail! Like Gabriel, the Prince of
Angels.
Returning before the Royal Door:
Lord, stretch out your arm from the heights of your dwelling
and strengthen me for your service which I am about to perform
so that, presenting myself
so that, presenting myself blameless before your fearsome Altar, I may
offer the unbloody sacrifice. For to you belong
the Power and the Glory for ever and ever. Amen.
The priest bows three times before the Royal Door, turns to the people and bows three times.
The priest bows three times before the Royal Door, turns to the people and the people ask forgiveness with an inclination of the head and
enters the sanctuary, saying:
I will enter your house, and in your fear I will prostrate myself
I will prostrate myself before your holy temple.
He kisses the Holy Gospel and the Holy Table and goes to dress in the
sacristy (Diaconate).

The priest bows before his vestments three times,
saying each time:
O God, forgive me, a sinner, and have mercy on me.
And blessing the vestments, he says:
Blessed be our God at all times, now and
and for ever and ever. Amen.
Then, as he puts on each piece of his vestments, he blesses it,
kiss it and say the marked prayer:
O ESTICARION (THE WING): “My soul rejoices in the Lord,
for he has clothed me with the garment of salvation and
wrapped me in the robe of joy; like a bridegroom
He has set a crown on my head and adorned me
like a wife.
THE EPITRACHYL (THE STOLE): Blessed be God who
pours out grace on his priests, like the
perfume on the head, which descends on the beard, the
Aaron's beard, which descends on the hem of his garment.
THE GIRL: Blessed be God who girds me with strength and
makes my way blameless.
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THE RIGHT HAND: Your right hand, Lord, in its strength,
has covered himself with glory; your right hand, Lord,
annihilated your enemies; in the fullness of your glory,
you have destroyed your adversaries.
LEFT HAND: Your hands have made me and
formed me; give me intelligence and I will learn your commandments.
(Ps 114:73).
THE EPIGONATION: Gird your sword at your side, O
mighty one; in your splendor and your beauty, walk
victorious and reign through truth, meekness and
and justice; and your right hand will lead you admirably.
(44,4)
THE PHELONION (CASULA): Your priests put on Your priests clothe themselves
(131,9).
WASHING HANDS: In innocence I wash my hands
and walk around your altar, Lord, to hear the voice of your
voice of your praise and to tell of all your
wonders. Lord, I have loved the decorum of your house and the
place where your glory dwells; do not waste my
lose not my soul with the wicked, nor my life with men
bloodthirsty men, in whose hands is iniquity, and whose
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whose right hand is full of bribes. But I have walked in
my innocence; rescue me and have mercy on me.
My foot has been on the straight path, and in the assemblies I will
I will bless you, Lord.

The priest makes three inclinations before the altar of preparation
(Prothesis), saying each time:
O God forgive me, a sinner, and have mercy on me.
(3X).
Then he spreads out his hands and says:
You have redeemed us from the curse of the law by your Blood
Blood. And when you were nailed to the Cross and your side
opened by the spear, you caused immortality to gush forth for
men. O our Savior, glory to you.
Blessed be our God at all times, now and
and for ever and ever. Amen.
PREPARATION OF THE LARGE HOST OR LAMB
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Holding the bread (prosphora) in your left hand and the spear in your right, make the sign of the cross over the bread three times.
right hand, make the sign of the cross three times over the bread,
saying each time:
In memory of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus
Christ.
Cutting the wafer on the left side, he says:
Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter.
Cut from the right side:
And like a Lamb without blemish before him who shears it
shear him, he did not even open his mouth.
Cut above:
In his humility his judgment was exalted.
Cut below:
Who will count his generation?
Take the host with the spear:
For his life is taken from the earth.
Immolate the lamb by carving it in the shape of a cross:
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The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world is immolated
of the world for the life and salvation of the world.
He sticks the spear into the left side above the word “JESUS” (IS):
And one of the soldiers opened his side with a spear, and
and immediately there came out blood and water. He who saw has borne
and his testimony is true.

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The Lamb of God is slain, who takes away the sin of the world
for the life and salvation of the world.
He sticks the spear in his left side above the word “JESUS” (IS):
And one of the soldiers opened his side with a spear, and
and immediately there came out blood and water. He who saw has borne
and his testimony is true.
PREPARATION OF THE WINE AND WATER
The priest pours wine and water into the chalice, saying:
Blessed be the union of your holy gifts, at every
the ages of ages.
Amen.
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PREPARATION OF THE PARTICLES
The priest cuts a triangular particle from the second loaf (or from the same loaf) in honor of the Mother of God.
in honor of the Mother of God, saying:
In honor and memory of our Blessed and Glorious
Blessed and Glorious Lady, the Mother of God, ever Virgin Mary. Through her
intercession, Lord, receive this sacrifice on your heavenly
heavenly altar.
Place her at the right hand of the Lamb, saying:
The Queen has stood at your right hand, wrapped in a mantle
embroidered with gold (and adorned with various ornaments).
Then cut nine pieces from the same or a third loaf of bread and place them
and place them to the left of the Lamb in honor of the
legions of saints who form the Church Triumphant in heaven,
saying:
1) In honor and memory of the two great chiefs of the
legions, Michael and Gabriel, and of all the heavenly and incorporeal
celestial and incorporeal powers.
2) In honor of the venerable prophet and glorious forerunner
John the Baptist; and of the holy and glorious prophets Moses,
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Aaron, Elijah, Elisha, David son of Jesse, the three holy young men, Daniel the prophet and all the holy prophets.
3) Of the Holy and Glorious Apostles, worthy of all
praise, Peter and Paul and all the Holy Apostles.
4) Of our Holy Fathers the Great Bishops and Doctors
Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John
Chrysostom, Athanasius and Cyril, Nicholas, Bishop of Myra and
all the Holy Bishops.
5) Of St. Stephen, Protomartyr and Archdeacon, and of the
Great Holy Martyrs Demetrius, George, Theodore, and of
all the Holy Martyrs.
6) Of our Just and Godly Fathers
(Theophores) Antony, Euthymus, Sabas, Onofre, Athanasius of
Athos and all the Holy Ascetics.
7) Of the Holy Thaumaturgists and Anargiros Cosme and
Damian, Cyrus and John, Panteleimon and Hermolaeus and of
all the Holy Anargiros.
8) Of the Holy and Righteous Grandparents of God Joachim and Anne, of
St. Mary.................., Patroness of this Church, of
St........................., whose memory we commemorate today and
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of all the saints, through whose prayers you visit us,
O God.
9) From our Holy Father John Chrysostom, Archbishop of
Constantinople (and if the Mass is for St. Basil: from
our Holy Father Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea
of Cappadocia).
Then he cuts out a fourth loaf (or the same loaf), particles of which he
placed under the Lamb in memory of the living who form
the Church militant on earth, saying:
Remember You, Lord Friend of men, all the
Catholic Bishops, of our Bishop N......, and of his venerable priests, of the
the deacons, servants in
Christ; of the whole priestly order, of our brothers
concelebrants, priests and deacons, and all
our brothers and sisters whom, in your mercy, you have called to
to your communion, O Lord full of goodness.
Cut off a particle and remember the living whom he wishes and the
Bishop he ordained, if he is still alive. Finally, cut from a
fifth loaf of bread (or from the same loaf of bread), which he places in a
under the Lamb in memory of the dead who form the suffering Church, saying
form the Church in pain, saying:
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In memory of the blessed founders of this
holy Church and for the remission of their sins.
In memory of Bishop N..........., who ordained me (if he is
dead) and of all our Catholic fathers and brothers who
who have died in the hope of the Resurrection to eternal life
eternal life and in your communion, Lord Friend of
of men.
Remember, Lord, also my unworthiness and
forgive me every fault, voluntary and involuntary.



PRAYER OF INCENSE
The priest blesses the incense on the censer, saying:
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O Christ our God, we offer you this incense
in the odor of spiritual perfume. Receive it on your heavenly
heavenly altar and in return send upon us the grace of your Holy Spirit.
your Holy Spirit upon us.
COVERING THE OFFERINGS
The priest places the asterisk on top of the paten, saying:
And the star went and stood over the place where the
Child.
Covering the paten with his veil:
Your majesty, O Christ, has covered the heavens, and the earth has been
filled with your praise.
Covering the chalice and paten with the great veil:
Cover us with the shadow of your wings. Drive away from us
every enemy and adversary. Make our lives peaceful.
Have mercy, Lord, on us and on your world; and
save our souls, you who are good and a friend of men.
men.
Then incense the offerings three times, saying each time:
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Blessed are you, O our God, for thus it has pleased you.
Glory to you, now and ever and for ever and ever.
ages. Amen.
PRAYER OF OFFERING
The priest extends his hands and prays the prayer of offering:
O God, our God, who sent our Lord Jesus
Christ, the heavenly bread, the food of the whole world,
as Savior, Redeemer and Benefactor, to bless us
bless us and sanctify us; bless this offering and receive it into your
bless this offering and receive it at your heavenly altar.
and friend of men, remember those who offered it and
who offered it and those for whom it was offered, and
keep us blameless in the fulfillment of your
keep us blameless in the fulfillment of your
divine mysteries. For you have been sanctified and glorified
your name worthy of all honor and majesty, Father, Son
and Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever, amen.
ages Amen.
CONCLUSION OF THE OFFICE OF PREPARATION
Glory to you, O Christ God, our hope, glory to
to you.
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Glory to the Father................Now and forever.......
Kirie eleison (3X).
May Christ, our True God, who has risen
from the dead (if it's Sunday), save us, through the intercession
of his Most Pure Mother, of our Holy Father John
Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople (or Basil
Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia), and of
all the saints, he who is good and the friend of men.

CEREMONIES AND PRELIMINARY PRAYERS
The priest incenses the altar on all four sides, saying
secretly:
O Christ, you were with your body in the tomb and with your soul
in hell and, like God, in paradise with the thief on the
throne with the Father and the Holy Spirit, occupying every place.
place, you, the Unlimited.
He continues by incensing the icons, the church and the people and praying the
Psalm 50. Then, with open arms, facing the altar, he asks for the
assistance of the Holy Spirit, saying:
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Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of truth, present
everywhere and occupying every place, treasurer of goods
and dispenser of life, come and dwell in us, cleanse us
us from every stain and save our souls, you who are
Good.
And making three deep inclinations, he adds:
Glory to God in the highest, peace on earth and kindness
to men (2X).
Lord, open my lips and my mouth will publish your
praises (1X).
Then he kisses the Gospel and the altar, and holding the book of the
the book of the Gospels with both hands, he makes the sign of the cross on the
on top of the antimension, saying aloud blessed be.....
NOTE: S= Priest - L= Reader - C= Color

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The priest makes aloud the various requests of the great supplication
for peace, called "Irinica"; and the choir responds to each request:
Lord, have mercy (Kirie eleison)
S. In peace, let us pray to the Lord.
C. Lord, have mercy. (Kirie eleison).
S. For the peace that comes from above and for the salvation of our
souls, let us pray to the Lord.
S. For the peace of the whole world, for the stability of the
Holy Churches of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord.
S. For this holy house and for those who enter it
with faith, devotion, and fear of God, let us pray to the Lord.
S. For our Archbishop N....., for the venerable order of
Priests, and for the Diaconate in Christ, and for all the
Clergy and People, let us pray to the Lord.
S. For the rulers, their assistants, the armed forces, and for their assistance in every good work, let us pray to the Lord. 26 S. For this city N....., for every city and village, and for the faithful who dwell therein, let us pray to the Lord. S. For the salubrity of the air, for the abundance of the fruits of the earth, and for peaceful times, let us pray to the Lord. S. For those who travel by sea, land, and air, for the sick, the afflicted, and the imprisoned, and for their salvation, let us pray to the Lord. S. That we may be delivered from all affliction, distress, danger, and want, let us pray to the Lord. S. Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and preserve us, O God, by Your grace. S. Commemorating our most holy, most pure, most blessed and most glorious Lady, Mother of God and ever-Virgin Mary, and all the Saints, let us commend ourselves, one another and our whole life to Christ our God! C. To You, O Lord. The priest recites the following prayer aloud: 27 St. Lord, our God, whose power is incomparable, whose glory is immeasurable, whose mercy is boundless and whose love for men is ineffable. In Your mercy, O Lord, look down upon us and upon this holy house. Pour out upon us and upon those who pray with us the abundance of Your compassion and Your tenderness. S. For to You is due all glory, honor and adoration, + Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and always and unto the ages of ages. C. Amen.
Procession of the Holy Gospel -Standing-
C. Through the intercession of the + Mother of God, O Savior,
Save us. (3X).
+ Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and
always, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
O Only-begotten Son, Word of God, ever immortal, who
wished for our salvation to become incarnate of the Holy
Mother of God and ever-Virgin Mary, and to make Yourself man without ceasing to be God; you were crucified, O
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Christ, our God, conquering death by death; You
who are one of the Persons of the Most Holy Trinity,
glorified with the Father and the Holy Spirit, save us. THE ENTRANCE
Procession of the Holy Gospel -Standing-
While the choir sings O Only Begotten Son... the priest bows three times before the altar, takes the book of the Holy Gospel and, preceded by the cerophers, crucifer and thurifer, leaves the Sanctuary in procession, passing through the midst of the people; and arriving in front of the holy doors, he bows and prays in silence:
Lord our God, You who established in the heavens legions and armies of angels and archangels for the service of Your glory,
grant that with our entrance there be the entrance of the Holy Angels who serve with us and glorify Your goodness. For to You belongs all glory, honor and adoration, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and always and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Then he gives the blessing of the entrance, saying in a low voice: Blessed be the entrance into Your Sanctuary, at all times, now and always, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
ENTRANCE SONG (Issodicon)
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Raising the Gospel and making the sign of the Cross with it, the
priest says in a loud voice:
St. Wisdom! Let us stand!
And then he enters the sanctuary singing the entrance song (on Sundays):
St. Come, let us worship and prostrate ourselves before Christ.
Save us, O Son of God. You who rose from the dead, to us who sing to You: Alleluia.
C. Save us, O Son of God, You who rose from the dead, to us who sing to You: Alleluia.
On weekdays the following is sung:
S. Come, let us worship and prostrate ourselves before Christ.
Save us, O Son of God, You who are wonderful in Your saints, to us who sing to You: Alleluia.
C. Save us, O Son of God, You who are wonderful in Your saints, to us who sing to You: Alleluia.
Apolitiquions:
First Tone
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The stone was sealed by the Jews, and Your Immaculate Body was guarded by the soldiers. But on the third day You rose again, O Savior, giving life to the world. Therefore, the heavenly powers cried out to You, O Author of Life: Glory to Your Resurrection, O Christ. Glory to Your Kingship. Glory to Your Providence, O only friend of men! Second Tone When You descended to death, O Immortal Life, You annihilated the underworld by the splendor of Your Divinity. And when You raised the dead from under the earth, all the heavenly powers exclaimed: O Christ, our God, Author of life, glory to You! Third Tone Let heaven rejoice and earth be glad, for the Lord has shown the strength of His arm. He has crushed death by the power of His power.
death, and became the firstborn among the dead. He snatched us from the bosom of hell and gave the world great joy. Fourth Tone 31 The disciples of the Lord learned from the angel the joyful preaching of the Resurrection. They rejected the ancestral condemnation and said, with pride, to the apostles: death has been stripped and the Christ God has risen, giving the world great mercy! Fifth Tone Let us praise, faithful, and adore the Word, eternal with the Father and the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation; because in His flesh He deigned to ascend the Cross. To suffer death and to raise the dead, by His Glorious Resurrection. Sixth Tone The angelic forces appeared at Your tomb and the guards remained as dead; and Mary stood before the tomb, seeking Your Immaculate Body: You stripped Hell without being disturbed by it, You came to meet the Virgin, giving Your life. To You who rose from the dead, O Lord, glory to You! Seventh tone 32 By Your Cross, You dissolved death, You opened Paradise to the thief, You transformed the lamentations of the carriers of the fragrance into joy, and You commanded the apostles to proclaim that You rose from the dead, O Christ God, giving great mercy to the world! Eighth tone You descended from on high, O Merciful One, and endured the grave for three days, to free us from suffering. O our Life and our Resurrection, O Lord, glory to You!

HYMNS PROPER TO THE DAY (Troparium)

Condaquioin final (on Sundays and weekdays)
Mediatrix of Christians, never to be rejected, you who continually intercede with the Creator, do not despise the pleading voice of sinners; but. You who are kind, come to our aid, to us who cry out to you with faith. Hasten to intercede for us; urge your supplications, O Mother of God, who always watch over those who honor you.
Condaquioin (for Saturdays)
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Lord, Author of creation, the universe offers you the Martyrs clothed with God, as the first fruits of nature. By their supplications and in consideration of the Mother of God, keep your Church always in peace, the Full of goodness. LITURGY OF THE WORD
Hymn of the Trisaghion
(While the choir sings the hymns of the day, the Priest silently prays the prayer of the Trisaghion).
Holy God, who rests in the saints and who is praised by the Seraphim with a thrice-holy song; who is glorified by the Cherubim and adored by all the Heavenly Powers; who brought all things out of nothing into existence; who created man in Your image and likeness and adorned him with all Your gifts; who gives wisdom and understanding to those who ask for them and does not despise the sinner but establishes penance for salvation; who has judged us, Your humble and unworthy servants, worthy to stand at this hour before the glory of Your Holy Altar and to offer You the adoration and glorification that are due to You; You, O Lord, accept from our lips, we sinners, the thrice-holy hymn and visit us with Your goodness; forgive us every voluntary or involuntary fault, sanctify our souls and bodies, and grant us to serve You in holiness all the days of our lives, through the intercession of the Mother of God and of all the Saints, who have pleased You since the beginning of the world. (He proclaims in a loud voice): St. For You are Holy, our God, and we give You glory, + Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and always and unto the ages of ages. C. Amen. Trisaghion (Thrice-Holy) -Standing- + Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (3X). + Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and always and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.
S. Dhína mis.
C. Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.
(Sometimes, Baptismal hymn)
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C. + All of you who were baptized in Christ,
have put on Christ. Alleluia (3X).
+ Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and
always, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
You have put on Christ. Alleluia!
S. Dhína mis.
All of you who were baptized in Christ, have put on Christ. Alleluia!
EPISTLE -Seated-
S. Let us be attentive!
L. Facing the altar, the reader reads the introduction to the
epistle (the Prochimenon)
S. Wisdom! L. Reading of the Epistle of the Holy Apostle N.... to the....
S. Let us be attentive!
L. Turning to the people, the reader reads the Epistle.
S. Peace be with you, O reader!
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C. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
GOSPEL -Standing-
While the choir sings the "Alleluia", the priest prays the following secret preparatory verse for the Gospel:
St. Lord, friend of men, make the bright light of Your divine knowledge shine in our hearts; open the eyes of our intellect to understand Your evangelical preachings; put in us also the fear of Your holy commandments so that, restraining the desires of the flesh, we may lead a spiritual life, thinking and doing all that pleases You.
For You are the light of our souls and bodies, O Christ God, and we give glory to You, as well as to Your Eternal Father and to Your Most Holy, Good and Life-giving Spirit, now and always and unto the ages of ages. Amen. Then He incenses the altar, the icons and the people, and says in a loud voice: St. Wisdom! Let us stand! Let us listen to the Holy Gospel! + Peace to all. C. And to Your spirit. S. Reading of the Holy Gospel according to St. N..., C. Glory to You, Lord, Glory to You. 37 S. Let us be attentive! (and He reads the Gospel. Finishing the reading:) S. Word of Salvation. C. Glory to You, Lord, Glory to You! HOMILY -Seated-
Ecteni (or insistent supplication) -Seated-
S. Let us all say, with all our soul and with all our spirit.
C. Lord, have mercy. (3X).
The choir responds 3 times: "Lord, have mercy" to each of the
requests.
S. Almighty Lord, God of our fathers, we beseech Thee,
hear us and have mercy on us.
S. Have mercy on us, O God, according to Thy great mercy, we beseech Thee, hear us and have mercy on us.
S. We also pray for our Archbishop N..., and for the venerable
order of priests.
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S. We also pray for our brothers the priests, the deacons, the religious, and for every brother in Christ. St. We also pray, imploring mercy, life, peace, health, salvation, visitation from God, forgiveness and remission of sins for the servants of God who dwell in this city. St. We also pray for the blessed founders of this Holy Church, whose memory is eternal; for all who, faithful to the true faith, rest piously here.

and in every part of the universe.

S. We also pray for those who offer fruits to this holy and venerable temple, for its benefactors, for those who toil and sing in it, and for this people, present here, who await from You great and abundant mercy.

Here the priest prays the secret of the Ecteni:

Lord our God, accept this insistent prayer from Your servants; have mercy on us, according to Your great mercy; pour out Your compassion on us and on all Your people, who await from You great mercy.

Aloud:

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S. For You are a merciful God and friend of men, and to You we give glory, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and always and unto the ages of ages.

C. Amen.

Prayer for the catechumens.
Making a cross with the Gospel on the antimension, the priest invites the faithful to pray for the catechumens, saying: St. Faithful, let us pray for the catechumens. C. Lord, have mercy. (do the same for each of the following petitions). St. That the Lord may have mercy on them. That he may instruct them in the word of truth. That he may reveal to them the Gospel of justice. That he may unite them to his Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.

LITURGY OF THE FAITHFUL
St. Let us all, the faithful, once again at peace, pray to the Lord.
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C. Lord, have mercy.
St. Help us, O God, have mercy on us, and preserve us, O God, by your grace.
OFFERTORY
Procession of the Gifts and Offertory -Standing-
St. That, protected always by your power, we may give glory to you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and always and unto the ages of ages.
C. Amen.
(And immediately he sings the 1st part of the hymn called "Of the Cherubim")
We who mystically represent the Cherubim and sing the thrice-holy hymn to the Life-giving Trinity, let us put aside all temporal concerns so that we may welcome the King of the universe. During the singing of the "Cheruvicon" the priest prays the following secret: None of those who are slaves to the desires and pleasures of the flesh are worthy to appear before You, to approach You and to serve You, O King of glory, because Your service is great and awesome, even to the Heavenly Powers. Nevertheless, in Your ineffable and infinite love for men, You became man, without change or transformation, and You became our high priest; and, as sovereign of all things, You entrusted to us the ministry of this liturgical and bloodless sacrifice. For You alone, Lord our God, rule over heavenly and earthly things, You who sit on the throne of the Cherubim; You who are the Lord of the Seraphim and the King of Israel; You who are the only Holy One and who rest in the Holy Ones. Therefore I beseech Thee, Thou alone good and propitious, look upon me, Thy sinful and worthless servant; purify my soul and heart from an evil conscience, and by the power of Thy Holy Spirit, make me fit, who am clothed with the grace of the priesthood, to appear before Thy Holy Altar and to consecrate Thy Holy and Pure Body and Thy Precious Blood. I come to Thee with bowed head, and I beg Thee: turn not Thy face away from me, do not exclude me from the number of Thy children, but accept that these gifts be offered to Thee by me, Thy sinful and unworthy servant. For it is Thou who offerst and art offered, who receiveth and is distributed, O Christ our God; and we give glory to Thee, as to Thy Eternal Father and to Thy Most Holy, Good and Life-giving Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Bowling three times before the altar, he prays in a low voice the "Hymn of the Cherubim." We who mystically represent the Cherubim and sing the thrice-holy hymn to the Life-giving Trinity, 42 let us put aside all temporal concerns so that we may welcome the King of the universe.
OFFERORY PROCESSION -Standing-
Then he incenses the altar on all four sides, the holy icons, the choir and the people, reciting Psalm 50 and penitential hymns of his choice. Then he goes to the altar of preparation, which he incenses three times, saying each time:
O God, forgive me, a sinner, and have mercy on me.
He lifts the great veil that covers the offerings, saying: "Lift up your hands toward the sanctuary and bless the Lord." He takes the chalice and the paten and leaves the sanctuary, preceded by the ceremonial priests, the crucifer and the thurifer; and passes in procession through the church in the midst of the people, singing as many times as necessary; and for the last time, at the holy doors, facing the people: St. May the Lord God remember us all in his kingdom, at all times, now and always and forever and ever. C. Amen. (And he sings the 2nd part of the hymn of the Cherubim.) 43 May the legions of Angels accompany him invisibly. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. The priest places the chalice and the paten on the altar, removes the smaller veils and covers them with the larger veil, saying: The noble Joseph took down your Immaculate Body from the cross, wrapped it in a pure shroud, covered it with spices and laid it with care in a new tomb. And he incenses the offerings three times, saying each time:
Then they shall offer bulls upon your altars.

Small Ecteni (Supplications) -Seated-

S. Let us complete our prayer to the Lord.

C. Lord, have mercy. (And so on for each of the following petitions:)

S. For the precious gifts that have been offered, let us pray to the Lord.

S. For this Holy House and for those who enter it with faith,
devotion and fear of God, let us pray to the Lord.

S. That we may be saved from all affliction, wrath, danger and need, let us pray to the Lord.

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S. Help us, save us, have mercy on us and preserve us, O God, by your grace.

ETICIS (Supplications)

S. That this whole day may be perfect, holy, peaceful and sinless, let us pray to the Lord.

C. Grant it to us, O Lord. (And so on for each of the following requests:) S. An angel of peace, faithful guide, guardian of our souls and bodies, let us pray to the Lord. S. Forgiveness of our sins and remission of our faults, let us pray to the Lord. S. Goods useful to our souls and peace for the world, let us pray to the Lord. S. The remainder of our life spent in peace and penance, let us pray to the Lord. S. The end of our Christian life, peaceful, free from pain and remorse, and a good defense before the fearful judgment seat of Christ, let us pray to the
Commemorating our Most Holy, Most Pure, Most Blessed and Glorious Lady, Mother of God and Ever Virgin Mary, and all the Saints, let us commend ourselves, one another and our entire life to Christ, our God. C. To You, O Lord. The priest secretly prays the 2nd prayer of the offering: Holy Lord God, Almighty and only Holy, who receives the sacrifice of praise from those who invoke You with all their hearts, receive also our supplication as sinners, and raise it to Your holy altar; make us fit to offer You gifts and spiritual sacrifices for the sins and errors of the people; make us worthy to find grace before You so that our sacrifice may be pleasing to You and that the good Spirit of Your grace may descend upon us, upon these offered gifts and upon Your people. Out loud:
S. By the mercy of your only-begotten Son
With whom you are blessed, just as your most holy, good and Vivifying Spirit, now and always and unto the ages of ages.
C. Amen.
EUCHARISTIC LITURGY
KISS (GREETING) OF PEACE -Standing-

S. + Peace to all!
C. + And to your spirit.
S. Let us love one another, that we may confess in unity of spirit.
C. + The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, consubstantial and indivisible Trinity.
The priest makes three bows, saying in a low voice each time:

I will love you, O Lord, you who are my strength; the Lord is my support, my refuge and my liberator.
S. Christ among us. (3X).
C. Now and forever.

PROFESSION OF FAITH (CREED) -Standing-

St. The doors! The doors! Let us be wisely attentive!

The people pray the symbol of Nicea; the priest lifts the greater veil and waves it over the sacred offerings, until "and he ascended into heaven"...

C. I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages: God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God; begotten, not created, of one substance with the Father.

Through him all things were made. And for us men, and for our salvation, he came down from heaven. And was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary, and was made man. And for us also he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried. He rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, where he sits at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead; and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who spoke through the Prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. And I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. ANAPHORA (PREFACE) Eucharistic Prayer St. Let us stand reverently, let us stand with fear; let us be ready to offer the holy offering in peace. C. The mercy of peace, the sacrifice of praise. S. The grace of + Our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God the Father and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. He turns to the people he blesses. C. And with your spirit! Raise your hands to heaven. S. Let us lift up our hearts on high. 49 C. We have them for the Lord. The priest returning again to the altar, his head bowed and his arms crossed: S. Let us give thanks to the Lord. C. It is worthy and right. SECRET THANKSGIVING The priest waves his hand several times over the sacred offerings and prays the following prayer secretly: It is worthy and right to celebrate You, to bless You, to praise You, to give thanks to You, to adore You in every place of Your dominion. For You are the Ineffable, Inscrutable, Invisible, Incomprehensible God, ever existing and ever the same, Your Only-Begotten Son and Your Holy Spirit. You brought us out of nothingness into existence, and when we fell, You raised us up again; and You have not ceased to do everything until You took us to heaven and gave us Your future Kingdom. We give thanks to You, as well as to Your Only-Begotten Son, and to Your Holy Spirit, for all these things and for all the benefits known and unknown, manifest and hidden. We also thank You for this Liturgy, which You have deigned to accept from our hands, despite having at Your service thousands of Archangels and myriads of Angels, the Cherubim and Seraphim with six wings and many eyes, proud and winged: In You rises: St. Singing the hymn of victory, crying out, shouting and saying: Here the priest takes the asterisk that covers the paten, makes the sign of the cross with it over it, kisses it and puts it aside: SONG OF THE ANGELS -the faithful may kneel- C. Holy (3X), is the Lord of hosts; heaven and earth are full of Your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Prayer of Consecration
The priest continues the secret prayer:
St. With these blessed powers, we too,
Lord friend of Men, cry out and say: You are
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Holy and Most Holy. You, Your Only-Begotten Son and Your
Holy Spirit. You are Holy and Most Holy and magnificent is
Your glory. You who loved Your world so much
that You gave Your Only-Begotten Son, so that whoever
believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. He came and, having fulfilled his entire mission in our regard, on the night in which he was delivered, or rather, in which he gave himself up for the life of the world, taking the bread between his holy, pure and immaculate hands, he gave thanks, blessed it, (the priest raises the paten and blesses the bread that is on it) sanctified it, broke it and gave it to his holy disciples and apostles, saying: Consecration The priest bows his head, raises his right hand showing the paten and says in a loud and serious voice: SAINTS. TAKE, EAT, THIS IS MY BODY WHICH IS BROKEN FOR YOU FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS. C. Amen.
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The priest bows deeply, as do the people,
then holds the chalice in his left hand and blesses it with his right, saying in a low voice:
In the same way, the chalice, after supper, saying:
In a high and grave voice:
S. DRINK ALL OF IT. THIS IS MY BLOOD OF THE NEW COVENANT, WHICH IS SHED FOR YOU AND FOR MANY, FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS.
C. Amen.
The priest bows deeply, as do the people, and says in a low voice:

Anamnesis
Remembering this commandment of the Savior and all that was accomplished for us: the cross, the tomb, the resurrection on the third day, the ascension into heaven, the enthronement at the right hand of the Father, the second and glorious coming. Here the priest holds the paten in his right hand and the chalice in his left hand; he crosses his hands in the form of a cross, placing the right hand on top of the left; and thus makes the sign of the cross over the antimension, saying aloud: S. What is yours of what is yours we offer in everything and for everything. C. We praise you, we bless you, we give you thanks, O Lord, and we beseech you, O God. Epiclesis (invocation of the Holy Spirit)
The priest prays:
St. We also offer You this spiritual and unbloody adoration and we implore, pray, and beseech You: send Your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts present here.
Then he makes three deep bows, each time praying the following prayer of invocation to the Holy Spirit:
Lord, who at the third hour sent Your Most Holy Spirit upon Your apostles, do not take it away from us, You who are good, but renew it in us who implore You. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew within me the spirit of righteousness. Lord, at the third hour..... Do not cast me away from your presence and
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do not take your Holy Spirit from me.... Lord, at the third hour.....
Then bless the consecrated bread with the sign of the cross, saying:
S. And make of this bread + the precious Body of Your Christ.
C. Amen.
And bless the chalice, saying:
S. And of what is in this chalice, + the precious Blood of
Your Christ.
C. Amen.
And blessing the chalice and the paten, say
S. Transforming them by + Your Spirit.
C. Amen. (3X).
Then the priest, waving the veil over the offerings, continues in a low voice: St. So that they may be for those who receive the Holy Spirit, purification of souls, forgiveness of sins, the communion of Your Holy Spirit, the fullness of the Kingdom of Heaven, a title of trust before You and not of judgment or condemnation. COMMEMORATIONS St. We also offer You this spiritual adoration for those who have died in the faith: ancestors, fathers, patriarchs, prophets, apostles, preachers, evangelists, martyrs, confessors, ascetics, and all the righteous who have died in the faith. Special Commemoration of the Blessed Virgin The priest incenses the sacred offerings and the altar, saying in a loud voice: St. Especially our Most Holy, Most Pure, Most Blessed and Most Glorious Lady, Mother of God and Ever Virgin Mary. C. It is truly right to glorify you, O Mother of God, who are blessed forever, free from all sin, and Mother of our God. You are more venerable than the Cherubim, incomparably more glorious than the Seraphim. You who gave birth to the Word of God, without ceasing to be a Virgin. We exalt you who are truly the Mother of God. This hymn to the Mother of God varies with the great feasts. In the Masses of Saint Basil the choir sings the following hymn: C. O full of grace, all creation rejoices in you. The assembly of the Angels and the human race glorify you, O sanctified temple, spiritual paradise and glory of virgins, in whom God became incarnate and of whom He who is our God before the ages became Son. For He has made Your bosom a throne, and Your womb is wider than the heavens. O full of grace, all creation rejoices in You and glorifies You. During the singing of this hymn, the priest continues in secret: Commemoration of the Saints St. We also offer You this spiritual adoration for the holy prophet and precursor John the Baptist, for the holy and glorious Apostles worthy of all praise, for the holy N..., whose memory we celebrate today, and for all Your Saints. C. For their prayers, O Lord, look down upon us. 57 Commemoration of the Dead St. Remember also those who have fallen asleep with the hope of the resurrection to eternal life. C. Grant them rest where the light of Your countenance shines. Commemoration of the Living
St. We also beseech Thee: Remember, O Lord, the entire Catholic episcopate who faithfully spread the word of Thy truth, the entire order of priests, the deacons who serve in the Lord, and all the clergy. We also offer Thee this spiritual adoration for the universe, for the Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, for those who lead a pure and holy life, for our faithful rulers and friends of Christ, for all their auxiliaries and armies. Grant them, O Lord, a peaceful government so that we too, enjoying their peace, may lead in all piety and honesty a quiet and peaceful life. Commemoration of the Ecclesiastical Hierarchy
Out loud:
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St. Remember, O Lord, first of all the blessed Supreme Pontiff, Pope N..., our
Patriarch N..., our Archbishop N..., grant to
Your Holy Church that they may live long days, in peace, health and honor, faithfully distributing the word of
Your truth.
C. And of all men and women.
The priest continues secretly the commemoration
of the living:
St. Remember, O Lord, the city in which we dwell,
and every city and village and the faithful who
and dwell therein.
Remember, O Lord, those who travel by sea, land, and air, the sick, the afflicted, and the imprisoned.
C. Grant them salvation.
Commemoration of Benefactors
St. Remember, O Lord, those who offer fruits and the benefactors of Your Holy Churches; those who remember the poor.
C. Send Your mercy upon all.

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The priest concluding aloud:

S. And grant that with one voice and one heart we may glorify and celebrate Your venerable and magnificent Name, + Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and always and unto the ages of ages.

C. Amen.

The priest gives the blessing to the people saying:

S. + And may the mercy of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, be with you all.

C. + And with your spirit.

PREPARATION FOR COMMUNION
Ecteni of the sacred gifts (Supplications) -seated-

S. Having remembered all the saints, again and again in peace, let us pray to the Lord.

C. Lord, have mercy.

S. For the precious gifts that have been offered and sanctified, let us pray to the Lord.

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C. Lord, have mercy.
S. That our friend of men, who has deigned to receive them upon His Holy, Heavenly, and Immaterial Altar, as the odor of spiritual perfume, may send us in return divine grace and the gift of the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord. C. Lord, have mercy. Eticis (Pleadings of petitions) S. That this entire day may be perfect, holy, peaceful, and sinless, let us pray to the Lord. C. Grant it to us, O Lord. (And so on for each of the following petitions:) S. An angel of peace, faithful guide, guardian of our souls and bodies, let us pray to the Lord. S. Forgiveness of our sins and remission of our faults, let us pray to the Lord. S. Goods useful to our souls and peace for the world, let us pray to the Lord. 61 S. The remainder of our life spent in peace and penance, let us pray to the Lord. S. That our Christian life may end peacefully, without pain and remorse, and that we may have a sound defense before the awesome judgment seat of Christ, let us pray to the Lord. S. Asking for unity in faith and communion of the Holy Spirit, let us commend ourselves, one to another, and our whole life to Christ our God. C. To You, O Lord. S. Lord, friend of men, we commend to You our whole life and our hope; we implore, pray, and beseech You: make us worthy to receive with a pure conscience Your heavenly and awesome mysteries, the mysteries of this holy and spiritual table, for the forgiveness of sins, the pardon of guilt, the communication of the Holy Spirit, the inheritance of the kingdom of heaven, as a pledge of trust in You and not as a judgment and condemnation. DOMINICAL PRAYER -Standing-
Out loud
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S. And grant us, O Lord, to be bold, with confidence
and without condemnation, to call You Father, the
Heavenly God, and to say:
C. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from
evil.
S. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, +
Father, and Son, and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto
everlasting ages.
C. Amen.
Bow of the head
S. + Peace to all!
C. And to thy spirit. S. Bow your heads before the Lord.
C. Before You, O Lord.
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All, choir, people, and priest bow their heads in adoration, while the priest recites the following prayer:
S. We thank You, O Invisible King, who by Your Infinite Power created all things and by Your immense mercy brought them out of nothingness into existence. You, O Lord, look down from heaven upon those who have bowed their heads before You, because they have not bowed them before flesh and blood, but before You, O awesome God. You, then, O Lord, have distributed these gifts among us all for the good of each one, according to his or her particular needs: accompany those who travel by sea, land, and air, heal the sick, You who are the physician of our souls and bodies. Out loud:

St. By the grace, mercy and love of your only-begotten Son, with whom you are blessed, as well as your most holy, good and life-giving Spirit, now and always and unto the ages of ages.

C. Amen.

In a low voice:

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St. Lord Jesus Christ, our God, look down from your holy dwelling place and from the throne of glory of your kingdom. Come and sanctify us, you who sit on high with the Father and who are present here with us invisibly.

Make us worthy by your mighty hand to partake of your pure body and your precious blood, and through us distribute them to all the people.

The priest makes three profound bows, saying each time:

St. O God, forgive me a sinner and have mercy on me. (3X).

HOLY COMMUNION
Elevation of the Host
The priest, bending over the altar, raises the host, saying
loudly:
S. Let us be attentive! He who is Holy, to the Saints.
C. One is Holy, one is Lord, Jesus Christ, to the
glory of God the Father. Amen.

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Fraction of the Host
The priest divides the host into as many parts as he can, saying in a low voice:
S. The Lamb of God is broken and divided, which is broken without being divided, which is always eaten and never consumed, but sanctifies those who receive it.
Of these four parts placed on the paten in the form of a cross, he takes
the upper part on which the name "Jesus" is marked, makes a cross with it on top of the chalice and drops it into it, saying
secretly:
S. The fullness of the faith of the Holy Spirit.
The hot water (the Zeon)
The priest takes a small spoon, into which one of the acolytes
pours a drop of boiling water, blesses it saying:
Blessed be the fervor of your saints, at all times now and
always and for ever and ever. Amen.
Pouring it into the chalice, in the form of a cross, saying:
The fervor of faith, full of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The "Quinonicon" or Communion Song
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During these ceremonies, the choir sings the Quinonicon or Communion Song, which varies according to the day of the week or the feast being celebrated:
Sunday: Praise the Lord from the heights of heaven. Alleluia.
Monday: The Lord has made his angels spirits and his ministers tongues of fire. Alleluia.
Tuesday: The memory of the righteous will be forever. Alleluia.
Wednesday: I will take the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. Alleluia.
Thursday: Their voice has gone out into all the earth, and their words have formed to the ends of the world.
Alleluia.
Friday: It is written, O Lord, upon the light of your face. Alleluia.
Or: You have wrought salvation in the midst of the earth, O Christ God. Alleluia.
Saturday: Blessed are those whom You have chosen and called, to dwell in Your courts, O Lord. Alleluia. 67 Or: Rejoice in the Lord, O righteous, for praise is fitting for the upright. Alleluia. Prayers in Preparation for Communion 1. I believe and confess, O Lord, that You are truly the Christ, the Son of the living God, who came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the first. I believe also that this bread is Your Pure Body, this wine, Your precious Blood. I beg You, therefore, to have mercy on me and forgive me the faults I have committed, willingly or unwillingly, in word or in deed, knowingly or through ignorance. Make me worthy to receive Your Pure Mysteries without condemnation, for the forgiveness of sins and for eternal life. Amen.
2- Receive me today, a participant in your mystical supper, O Son of God. For I will not reveal your mystery to your enemies, nor will I kiss you like Judas; but like the thief I say to you: remember me, Lord, in your kingdom.
3- Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under the sordid roof of my soul, but just as you deigned to recline in the cave and in the manger of the animals, and to receive, in the house of Simon the leper, the sinner, guilty as I am, who approached you, so deign to enter the manger of my brutalized soul and my stained body, the body of a dead man and a leper. And just as You were not disgusted by the stained mouth of the sinner who kissed Your immaculate feet, so also, my Lord God, do not be disgusted by me, a sinner; but since You are good and a friend of men, make me worthy to receive Your Body and Your Most Holy Blood. 4. O our God, blot out, absolve, and forgive my sins that I have committed against You, consciously or unconsciously, in word or deed; forgive them all, because You are good and a friend of men. And through the prayers of Your Most Pure and Ever-Virgin Mother, make me worthy to receive without condemnation Your Holy and Immaculate Body, for the healing of soul and body. For to You belong royalty, power, and glory forever and ever. Amen.
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5- May the reception of Your Holy Mysteries, O Lord, not be for my judgment or condemnation, but for the healing of my soul and body.
Communion of the Priest
The priest takes in his hand the part of the Host marked with the
abbreviation of the word "Christ" and receives Communion, saying:
S. The Precious and Holy Body of our Lord, God and Savior
Jesus Christ, is given to me, N..., priest, for the remission of
my sins and for eternal life.
Then he holds in his hand the chalice and the little blood, saying:
S. The Precious and Holy Blood of our Lord, God and Savior
Jesus Christ, is given to me, N..., priest, for the remission of
my sins and for eternal life.
And he receives three sips from the chalice, and wipes the chalice and his lips,
saying:
S. This has touched my lips, blot out my faults and purify me from my sins.
Communion of the Faithful
The priest holds the chalice and paten, which he raises before the faithful, saying:
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S. With fear of God, faith and love, approach Holy Communion.
C. Amen. Amen. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. The Lord is God and has appeared to us.
The faithful who wish to receive Communion approach, standing. The priest gives them Holy Communion under both kinds, saying:
S. The servant of God N..., receives the Holy and Precious Body and Blood of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of sins and for eternal life. Amen.
C. Receive me today as a participant in your supper mystical
O Son of God. For I will not reveal Your Mystery
to Your enemies, nor will I kiss You like Judas; but
like the thief I say to You: remember me,
Lord, in Your Kingdom

After Communion
After distributing Communion to the faithful, the priest
blesses the people, saying:
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St. O God, save your people and bless your inheritance.
C. We have seen the true light, we have received the heavenly Spirit, we have found the true faith, we adore the Indivisible Trinity, because He has saved us.
On major feasts this hymn is replaced by the apolitiquion of the feast. Meanwhile, the priest incenses three times the chalice and the paten that he has placed back on the altar, saying each time in a low voice:
St. O God, be exalted above the heavens and may your glory extend over all the earth.
Then he takes them to the small altar of preparation, raising them before the people and saying in a loud voice:
St. Blessed be our God at all times, now and always, and unto the ages of ages.
C. Amen.
C. May our mouths, O Lord, be filled with Your praises, for You have made us worthy to share in Your Holy, Immortal, and Pure Mysteries. Keep us in holiness, that we may sing Your glory and proclaim Your justice all day long. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Thanksgiving
St. Stand up, you who have received the Mysteries of Christ, Divine, Holy, Immortal, Pure, Heavenly, Life-giving, and Fearful, that we may give to the Lord worthy thanksgivings.
C. Lord, have mercy.
S. Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and preserve us, O God, by Your grace.
C. Lord, have mercy. S. Asking that this whole day may be perfect, holy, peaceful and sinless, let us commend ourselves, one to another and our whole life to Christ, our God. C. To You, Lord. C. We give You thanks, Lord, friend of men and benefactor of our souls, because You have made us worthy, on this day also, of Your

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Immortal and Celestial Mysteries. Make straight our path,
firm us all in Your fear, watch over our
life and grant security to our steps, through the prayers and
intercession of the Glorious Mother of God and ever-Virgin
Mary and of all Your Saints.

Aloud
S. Because You are our sanctification and we give You
Glory + Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and always and
forever and ever.

C. Amen.
S. Let us go in peace!
C. In the name of the Lord.
S. Let us pray to the Lord.
C. Lord, have mercy.
The priest leaves the sanctuary and recites the following prayer aloud, before the icon of Christ: St. Lord, You who bless those who bless and sanctify those who trust in You, save Your people and bless Your Church, sanctify those who cherish the beauty of Your House, in return, give them glory through Your Divine Power, and do not abandon us who trust in You. Grant peace to Your world, to Your Churches, to the Priests, to the Religious, to the Religious, to our Governors, to the Armed Forces and to all Your people, because every excellent gift and every perfect gift comes from above, proceeding from You, O Father of lights, and we give You glory, thanksgiving and adoration + Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and always and unto the ages of ages. C. Amen. Blessed be the name of the Lord, now and for ever. (3X). St. O Christ our God, who are the fulfillment of the law and the prophets and have fulfilled all the mission received from the Father, fill our hearts with joy and happiness at all times, now and always and unto the ages of ages. Amen. Final Blessing St. Let us pray to the Lord. C. Lord, have mercy. 75
The priest blessing the people
S. + May the blessing of the Lord and his mercy descend upon you through his grace and his love for men, at all times, now and always and for ever and ever.
C. Amen.
C. + Glory....... Now.........
Lord, have mercy (3X). In the name of the
Lord, bless, Father.
S. + Glory to you, O Christ God, our hope, glory to you. + O Christ, our true God,
(On Sundays: who raises you from the dead unless the formula is particular to the feasts of the Lord), have mercy on us and
save us, through the + intercession of your most pure Mother, of the holy and glorious Apostles worthy of all praise, of our holy father John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, of Saint N..., Patron of this Church (of Saint N..., Patroness of this Church), of Saint N..., whose memory is remembered, of the holy and righteous grandparents of Christ God, Joachim and Anna, and of all the saints, have
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mercy on us and save us because you are good and a friend of men.
And making a great bow before the altar, he says:
S. Through the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us.
C. Amen.
On days when a feast of the Lord is not celebrated, the priest
adds after:
St. Through the intercession of Your Most Pure Mother....
Monday: And by the prayers of the venerable heavenly powers
incorporeal, of the Holy Apostles....
Tuesday: By the prayers of the venerable prophet and glorious
Forerunner John the Baptist, of the holy and glorious
Apostles.....
Wednesday: By the power of the venerable and life-giving Cross, of the
holy and glorious Apostles....
Thursday: By the prayers of the holy and glorious Apostles
worthy of all praise, of our holy father the miracle-worker
Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia.....
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Friday: As on Wednesday.
Saturday: Of the Holy and Glorious Apostles Worthy of All Praise, of the Glorious, Holy and Victorious Martyrs, of our Holy Fathers clothed with God..... After the farewell, the Ontidoron (blessed bread) is distributed and the priest takes off his vestments, praying in a low voice: St. Now, Lord, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, because my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared before the face of all peoples, a light to reveal the nations and the glory of your people Israel. St. Holy God, Holy Powerful, Holy Immortal.....until the end of the Our Father, and after "For the Kingdom belongs to You.....pray the apolitician of the day, and of St. John Chrysostom: The grace of Your mouth shines like a light, illuminating the universe, deposited in the world the treasures of renunciation of the love of riches and showed us the greatness of humility. O Father, John Chrysostom, who instructs us by your words, intercede before Christ, the Word of God, for the salvation of our souls. Lord, have mercy (3X). Glory to the Father.....Now ...... You who are more venerable than the Cherubim, incomparably more glorious than the Seraphim, You who generated the Word of God, without ceasing to be a Virgin; to You who are truly the Mother of God, we We exalt Thee.

S. May Christ our true God (who...) have mercy on us and save us, through the intercession of Thy Most Pure Mother, of our Holy Father John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, and of all the Saints,
because He is Good and a Friend of men.

Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord, Jesus Christ, Our God, have mercy on us. Amen.

Prayers of Thanksgiving after Holy Communion.

Having received the sacredunion, the faithful will say with fervor and from the depths of their hearts the following prayers of thanksgiving: 79 Glory to You, O God (3X). 1- I give You thanks, Lord, my God, for not having rejected me, a sinner, but for having admitted me to Your Holy Mysteries. I give You thanks because You have made me a partaker of Your Most Pure and Heavenly Gifts, despite my unworthiness. O Lord, friend of men, who died and rose again for our salvation, and gave us these fearful and life-giving Mysteries of Yours, for the good and sanctification of our souls and bodies; grant that these may work the healing of my soul and body, repelling every enemy, illuminating the eyes of my heart, giving peace to my spiritual forces, inspiring in me an unshakable faith, an unhypocritical love, profound wisdom, the fulfillment of Your commandments; increasing Your Divine Grace in me and helping me to attain Your Kingdom. So that, preserved by them in Your Holiness, I may always remember Your Graces and live no longer for myself, but for You, my God and Benefactor. And so, when I leave this world, in the hope of eternal life, I will enter into eternal rest, where the songs are uninterrupted and the happiness of those who contemplate the ineffable beauty of Your Face never ends. For, O Christ our God, You are truly the hope of those who love You and their inexpressible beatitude, and to You the praise of all creation, for ever and ever. Amen.

Prayer of Saint Basil the Great
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2- Lord Jesus Christ our God, King of the ages and Creator of all things, I give You thanks for all the blessings with which You have bestowed upon me and for the reception of Your pure and life-giving Mysteries. I beg You, O Good and Friend of men: keep me under Your protection and under the shadow of Your wings; grant me, until my last breath, to receive worthily and with a pure conscience Your Holy Mysteries, for the forgiveness of my sins and eternal life; for You are the bread of life, the source of holiness and the dispenser of blessings; and we give glory to You, as well as to the Father and to the Holy Spirit, now and always, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Prayer of Simon Metaphrastes
3- Lord, who gave me Your Body as food, who are
a fire that devours the unworthy, do not consume me, O my Creator,
but penetrate to the ligaments of my members, to all my joints, to my kidneys and to my heart. Burn away the
thorns of my sins, purify my soul, sanctify my intelligence, strengthen my nerves and my bones, enlighten
my five senses and nail me entirely to Your fear.
Protect me, guard me always against every action or word
that could pervert my soul. Cleanse me, purify me, correct me, adorn me, instruct me and enlighten me, make me the exclusive dwelling place of Your Spirit, and do not allow me to harbor sin in the future, so that, becoming Your own home through communion, every evil creature and every perverse passion may depart from me, as from fire. I present to You as intercessors all the Saints: the leaders of the angelic armies, Your precursor, the apostolic sages, and, in particular, Your Pure and Immaculate Mother. Hear favorably their supplications, O compassionate Christ, and make me, Your servant, a child of light. For You alone are the Sanctifier and Illuminator of our souls, O Good God; and we all give You glory every day, as is fitting, because You are Lord and God. Another prayer 4- Lord Jesus Christ, our God, may Your Holy Body be for me the pledge of eternal life, and may Your Precious Blood cleanse me from my sins; and may these gifts be for me joy, health and gladness; and at Your fearful second coming, make me worthy, a sinner, to stand at the right hand of Your glory, through the intercession of Your Most Pure Mother and of all Your Saints. Amen. Prayer to the Most Holy Mother of God 5- Most Holy Lady Mother of God, light of my soul enveloped in darkness, my hope, my support, my refuge, my consolation and joy, I give You thanks for having judged me worthy to partake of the Pure Body and Precious Blood of Your Son. You who gave birth to the true Light, enlighten the spiritual eyes of my soul. You who conceived the source of immortality, restore to me the life that sin took from me. Compassionate Mother of the God of Mercy, have mercy on me, give recollection and repentance to my heart and humility to my imagination, and banish dissipation from my thoughts. Make me worthy, until my last breath, to receive, without condemnation, the sanctity of the Pure Mysteries, for the healing of my soul and body. Grant me tears of confession and contrition, that I may praise and glorify You all the days of my life, for You are Blessed and Glorious forever. Amen.