Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom - The Litany Before the Lord's Prayer
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Then bowing his head and pointing with his orarion to the Holy Bread,
the deacon saith secretly:
Deacon only:
Bless, Master, the Holy Bread.
And the priest, rising, maketh the sign of the cross over the Holy Gifts
thrice, saying:
Priest:
And make this Bread the precious Body of
thy Christ;
Deacon:
Amen.
And again the deacon pointeth to the holy chalice and saith:
Deacon only:
Bless, Master, the Holy Cup.
And the priest blessing, saith:
Priest: And that which is in this Cup, the precious
Blood of thy Christ:
Deacon: Amen.
And again the deacon, pointing to both the Holy Things saith:
Deacon only:
Bless them both, Master.
And the priest, blessing both the Holy Things saith:
Priest: Changing them by thy Holy Spirit.
Deacon: Amen, Amen, Amen.
And the deacon, bowing his head to the priest saith:
Deacon only:
Remember me a sinner, holy master.
And the priest saith: