Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom
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It should be known, that if there be those who wish to partake of the
Holy Mysteries, the priest breaketh the two portions of the Holy Lamb
that remain, that is, NI and KA, into small pieces, so that there be
sufficient for all communicants, and then putteth them in the holy cup.
And he covereth the holy chalice with its veil, likewise also on the
holy diskos he placeth the star and its veil.
And he saith the prayer:
Priest:
We give thanks unto Thee, O Master, lover
of mankind, benefactor of our souls, that on this
very day Thou hast vouchsafed unto us thy
heavenly and immortal Mysteries. Direct our way,
establish us all in Thy fear, preserve our life, make
steadfast our steps, through the intercession and
supplications of the glorious Theotokos and Ever-
Virgin Mary and of all Thy saints.