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THE PROSKOMEDE
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The priest who desires to celebrate the Divine Mysteries must first be at peace with all,
have nothing against anyone, and insofar as is within his power, keep his heart from evil
thoughts, be continent from the evening before, and be vigilant until the time of divine
service. When the time is come, he goes into the temple, in company with the deacon,
and together they make three reverences toward the east before the holy doors.
Deacon:
Bless, Master.
Priest:
Blessed is our God, always, now and ever, and unto
the ages of ages.
Deacon:
Amen.
O Heavenly King, O Comforter, Spirit of Truth, Who art
everywhere present and fillest all things, Treasury of good
things and Giver of life: Come and dwell in us, and cleanse
us of all impurity, and save our souls, O Good One.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.
Thrice.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. O Lord, blot out our
sins. O Master, pardon our iniquities. O Holy One, visit and
heal our infirmities for Thy name's sake.
Lord, have mercy.
Thrice.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Our Father, Who art in the heavens, hallowed be Thy name.