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Divine Liturgy of St Basil- Prayers after Holy Communion - 101 -

partake without
condemnation of Thy most
pure Mysteries unto the
remission of sins and life
everlasting. Amen.

Of thy Mystical Supper, O
Son of God, receive me
today as a communicant;
for I will not speak of the
Mystery to Thine enemies,
nor will I give Thee a kiss
as did Judas, but like the
Thief do I confess Thee:
Remember me, O Lord in
Thy kingdom.

Let not the communion of
Thy Holy Mysteries be
unto me for judgment or
condemnation, O Lord, but
for healing of soul and
body.

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Then those that desire to partake draw nigh. And they come one by
one, and bow down with compunction and fear, having their arms

folded on their breasts. Then each one receiveth the Divine

Mysteries. The priest, as he communicateth each one saith:

Priest:

The servant (handmaid) of God

partaketh of the precious and

holy Body and Blood of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, unto the
remission of sins and unto life everlasting. Behold, this hath touched thy
lips, and taketh away thine iniquities, and purgeth away thy sins.

And the deacon wipeth the communicant's lips with the cloth, and the

communicant kisseth the holy cup, and bowing, withdraweth. And in