Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom
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glorious, all praised Apostle and Evangelist
N.,
give speech
with great power unto Thee that bringest good tidings, unto
the fulfillment of the Gospel of His Beloved Son, our Lord
Jesus Christ.
Deacon:
Amen.
And the priest standing before the Holy Table (in current practice,
behind the Holy Table, at the South side of the high place), and
looking toward the west, and blessing the people, exclaimeth:
Priest:
Wisdom, Aright! Let us hear the Holy Gospel. Peace
be unto all
.
People: And to thy spirit.
Deacon:
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to
Saint
N
.
People: Glory to Thee, O Lord, glory to Thee.
Priest:
Let us attend.
(If there be two deacons, one may say: 'Wisdom, Aright', then also
'Let us attend.')
The Priest or Deacon sings the appointed passage from the Holy
Gospel. And when the Gospel is concluded, if read by a deacon, the
priest saith:
Priest:
Peace be unto Thee that bringest good tidings.
People: Glory to Thee, O Lord, glory to Thee.
The deacon goeth to the Holy Doors and giveth the Holy Gospel to
the priest and the holy doors are closed again.
Some will give a sermon here, in the midst of the holy gates.