THE DIVINE LITURGY OF THE HOLY APOSTLES ADAI AND MARI. According to the use of

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1 THE DIVINE LITURGY OF THE HOLY APOSTLES ADAI AND MARI According to the use of

2 ii Acts of Entrance 1 Vesting of Presiding Minister 1 Greeting 1 Opening Prayer 2 Signature Prayer 3 Gloria and/or Ministry of Praise and Worship 4 Gloria 4 Service of the Word 5 Epistle 5 Blessing Prayer 5 Gospel 5 Homily 6 Nicene Creed 6 Offering of the Gifts 7 Tithes and Offertory Prayer 7 The Bread/Offertory Prayer 8 The Wine/Offertory Prayer 8 Blessing Over Tithes and Offerings 9 Preface 9

3 Divine Liturgy Prayer Canon I 10 Song of Worship 12 Anamnesis 13 Epiclesis 14 Hymn of Worship 15 Adoration 15 Intercessions 15 The Aramaic Lord's Prayer 16 [The Traditional Lord's Prayer] 17 After the Lord's Prayer 18 Short Fraction Prayer 18 Sign of Peace 19 Communion 19 Act of Faith 20 Act of Faith (continues) 21 Icon: The Descent of the Holy Spirit 21 Prayer, Surrender, Signs (Acts 2:42) 22 Healing Prayer Team Blessing 22 iii Communion 23 Icon: The Holy Trinity 23 Communion Hymn or Music 24 Prayer/Surrender to the Holy Spirit: Wonder and Signs 25 Final Blessing 26

4 Proper Prefaces 27 Advent and Lent 27 The Feast of the Epiphany 27 Feast of our Lord and of Mary 27 Feast of Easter 27 The Ascension of our Lord 28 The Feast of Pentecost 28 The Feast of the Most Holy Trinity and on Sundays 28 The Feast of All Saints 29 For Liturgies of the Passion and of the Holy Cross 29 The Feast of the Apostles and Evangelists 29 The Liturgy of Christ the King 30 The Feast of the Virgin Mary 30 The Liturgy of the Dead 31 Icon: The Annunciation 31 Canon II 32 Song of Worship 35 ACTS OF ENTRANCE Shall touch his lips, bless each vestment prior to the prayer. VESTING OF PRESIDING MINISTER Alb: You shall make holy garments for Aaron for glory and for beauty For Aaron s sons you shall make tunics They shall be on Aaron and

5 on his sons when they come near the altar to minister in the Holy Place. Amen. Stole or [Tallith on special liturgies]: Blessed is God, who pours out upon his priests his grace, like unto the precious ointment on the head, which ran down upon the beard, even upon the beard of Aaron, which ran down to the skirts of his garment. Amen. [Wearing of the chasuble is optional/should be a function of the discerned needs of the congregation.] [Chasuble: Your priests, O Lord, shall clothe themselves with righteousness, and your holy ones shall rejoice with joy always; now and forever, unto ages of ages. Amen. ] GREETING Blesses + congregation with the Altar Gospel Book, says (or sings). B lessed is the kingdom of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and forever, unto ages of ages. Amen.

6 OPENING PRAYERS Arms extended/palms open downward, says or sings the following verse: H ear, O Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might, and him only shall you serve. (Deuteronomy 6:4-5) I am the Lord your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God; I am the Lord your God. (Numbers 15:41) Says or intones a prayer, which can be a spontaneous prayer, with scripture and/or the season. Begins the traditional way. Congregation: The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. Let us pray.

7 Says the prayer: Congregation: Amen. Alternately, the following signature prayer of the Catholic Apostolic Church, Eastern Rite: F ather, may your kingdom come by the conversion of hearts, enabling believers to experience the future kingdom in the present. F ather, continue to pour out your Spirit on believers, and may your Spirit empower them to evangelize unbelievers. F ather, may your mercy pour into hearts through the Holy Spirit; by that same mercy fill all in the church to overflowing.

8 F ather, may your Holy Spirit possess the church more and more, that the kingdom will come to its fulfillment in every member. This we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord. Congregation: Amen. GLORIA AND/OR MINISTRY OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP: GLORIA Arms are extended, and palms open upward. Presiding Minister/Congregation: Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.

9 Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One; you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. EPISTLE Reader: Congregation: SERVICE OF THE WORD Wisdom! Let us attend! The lesson from The word of the Lord. Thanks be to you, Lord.

10 Elevates the Gospel Book above head with two hands, blessing the people while saying the blessing prayer. BLESSING PRAYER L ord, we speak life to your Word; we will flow in that which you have commissioned for this hour. I release my brothers and sisters to receive that which is for them to transform them this day, according to the measure of maturity in each of them. GOSPEL Congregation: Places the Gospel Book on the lectern. Wisdom! Attend! Let us hear the Holy Gospel. The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Saint (N) Congregation: Glory be to you, Lord Jesus Christ. This is Gospel of the Lord. Congregation: Praise be to you, Lord Jesus Christ. HOMILY

11 Presiding Minister/Congregation: NICENE CREED (325 AD) W e believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, light from light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered, died, and was buried. On the third day he rose again in fulfillment of the Scriptures; he ascended in to heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

12 OFFERING OF THE GIFTS Following the homily moves to the altar where he places the Altar Gospel Book to the left side of the altar. The Presiding Minister, Deacon, or Sacred Minister unfolds the linen cloth antemensium/corporal while awaiting the procession with the chalice, paten, bread, and wine. Prior to accepting these items, + blesses those who have brought them forth. While the tithes and offerings are collected or brought forth, recites the offertory prayers both in his native language and in Aramaic, first over the bread and then over the chalice [now] filled with water and wine. OFFERING THE GIFTS TITHES AND OFFERINGS PRAYER H onor the Lord with your substances, and with the first fruits of all your increase; so shall your barns be filled with plenty, and your presses shall burst forth with new wine. Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, and prove me in this, say the Lord of Hosts, that I will open the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, such that there will not be room enough to receive it.

13 THE BREAD/OFFERTORY PRAYER Lifts bread on paten with both hands. Prays ( Blessed are you ), makes sign of the cross with it, then places paten/bread back on the altar. B lessed are you, O Lord our God, King of the universe, who has given us this bread, fruits of the earth and the work of human hands, that it shall become for us the bread of life. Baruch Attah Adonai, Elohenu, Melech Haolam, Hamotzi Lechem Min Ha-Aretz. THE WINE /OFFERTORY PRAYER Lifts chalice with both hands. Prays ( Blessed are you ), makes sign of cross with it, places chalice back on altar. B lesses are you, O Lord our God, King of the universe, who has given us this cup, this wine, fruit of the vine and work of human hands, that shall become our spiritual drink. Baruch Attah Adonai, Elohenu, Melech Haolam, Borai, Pri Hagofin.

14 BLESSING OVER TITHES AND OFFERINGS PREFACE Arms are extended/palms open upwards. A lmighty God, it is right always and everywhere to give thanks and praise and to glorify you, our Creator and Lord, the source of all goodness and life; who, in these last days, has given up your beloved Son, Jesus, as a lamb slain before the foundation of the world, who has redeemed us to you, Father, by his Blood. Continue with the proper preface of the season. (Therefore ) we join our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven who worship you, calling out, praising without ceasing, and crying to one another, singing: Holy, holy, holy,

15 Lord God of power and might, heaven and earth and full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. DIVINE LITURGY PRAYER CANON I [GO TO PAGE 32 FOR OPTIONAL CANON II] W Prays with arms lifted and outstretched, and palms extended. ith these heavenly hosts, we also, O Master who loves mankind, cry aloud and say: Holy are you and all holy your only begotten Son and your Holy Spirit; holy are you and all holy and magnificent is your glory; who has so loved the world as to even give your only begotten Son, that all who believe in him should not perish,

16 but have everlasting life. Joins hands W hen the time approached in which he had to endure the passion and draw near to death in the night he was betrayed, or rather, surrendered himself for the life of the world. Takes bread in his left hand and places right hand beneath (so as to free the right hand for blessing and pointing). H e took bread in his holy hands and, when he had given thanks y, he blessed, broke, and gave it to his holy apostles and disciples, saying: Take, eat, (Points to the bread). This is my body broken for you. Do this in remembrance of me.

17 Elevates bread in an ascending/descending, slow, full-circle path. This is the bread that came down from heaven that a man should eat thereof and not die. The bread that I give you is my flesh which I give for the life of the world. Makes a profound bow, arms outstretched, in the form of a cross. SONG OF WORSHIP At the END of song of worship, takes up chalice with left hand, right hand at base. L ikewise, after they had eaten, he took the cup. Again he gave thanks y, blessed it, gave it to his holy apostles and disciples, saying: Drink of this, all of you (Points right hand to chalice). this is my blood of the new covenant. Shed for you and for many, for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in remembrance of me.

18 Elevates chalice in an ascending/descending, slow, full-circle path. B ehold the blood of the new covenant which Christ our God has given unto us. For he has said: When I see the blood, I will pass over you. Makes a profound bow, with arm outstretched, in the form of a cross. ANAMNESIS Arms outstretched/palms open upward, prays slowly, a strong voice. R emembering, therefore, this precept of our salvation, and everything that was done for us: Your cross, the tomb, your resurrection on the third day, your ascension into heaven, your enthronement at the right hand,

19 your second and glorious coming, we offer unto you our heavenly Father, the sacrifice of your Son, our Savior, who died for our salvation. Congregation/Choir: We praise you, we bless you, we give thanks to you, O Lord, our God. Takes up the chalice in right hand, the paten in left hand, and, while holding them, crosses arms. Y our own, of your own, we offer unto you, in behalf of all and for all. Returns the paten and chalice to the altar. EPICLESIS Arms outstretched, and palms upward. O ur Father, God of the hosts of heaven, fill with your glory this, our sacrifice of praise.

20 Bless, perfect and accept this offering as our zikkaron of the one and only sacrifice of our Lord. Arms, with palms extended, now slowly descend towards the bread and wine. S B b end down your Holy Spirit upon us and upon our Eucharist here spread forth: Places left hand on altar, blesses with his right hand, palm open and upward. less, and consecrate this bread to be the body of your Christ. And that which is in this cup to be the blood of your Christ: That the Creator Spirit may fulfill the word of your well-beloved Son changing them both Joins hands then bows head with profound intonation. y your presence among us, and by your Holy Spirit. Congregation/Choir: Amen. Amen. Amen.

21 HYMN OF WORSHIP ADORATION O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our maker. (Psalm 95:6) Consistent with the spirit of Kawannah, this time of adoration should not be hurried. Arms extended, and open palms outward. INTERCESSIONS R emember, O Lord God, your one holy, catholic and apostolic Church redeemed by the blood of your Christ. Reveal its unity, guard its faith, and preserve it in peace. Remember, Lord, our Patriarch (N.), the Patriarch of the West (N.) and all the Patriarchs, our Bishop (N.) and all the Bishops, together with the Sacred Ministers and the entire people your Son has gained for you. Remember all who have died in the peace of Christ, [especially (N.).] Arms are still extended, open palms outward. [to those who mourn, the needy, etc.]

22 R emember all those who mourn (1), the needy (2), the sick (3), and the afflicted (4). Pause to mention those for whom you wish to pray and/or from the Congregation. [Bishops see Diptychs Book 1,2,3, and 4] And for this your people who look for and await your mercies. (Pause) Congregation/Choir: Amen. Amen. Amen. THE ARAMAIC LORD S PRAYER OR [TRADITIONAL LORD'S PRAYER] Hands joined with ministers and congregation prays the Aramaic Lord s Prayer: Presiding Minister/Congregation: O ur Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, as in heaven so on earth. Give us bread for our needs from day to day,

23 and forgive us our offenses, as we have forgiven our offenders, and do not let us enter into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and glory Crosses himself three times: Presiding Minister/Congregation: of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit now and forever unto ages of ages. Amen. Praise the Lord for he is good. Congregation/Choir: For his mercy endures forever. [THE TRADITIONAL LORD'S PRAYER] Hands joined with minister and congregation prays the Traditional Lord's Prayer Presiding Minister/Congregation: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;

24 thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. [For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and glory ] Crosses himself three times: Presiding Minister/Congregation: of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit now and forever unto ages of ages. Amen.

25 Praise the Lord for he is good. Congregation/Choir: For his mercy endures forever. AFTER THE LORD S PRAYER Takes the paten and chalice into his hands, blesses congregation with the holy gifts while reciting. O Lord our God, draw this your people unto these your glorious and holy mysteries, bless + us, sanctify us, and change us into your image. Returns chalice and paten to the altar. SHORT FRACTION PRAYER Fractions the right side of the Lamb of God, divides it into four parts, arranging them on the paten s edge in the form of the cross. B roken and distributed is the Lamb of God, broken and not disunited, ever eaten, yet never sanctifies the partakers thereof: consumed, but The fullness of the cup of faith and of the Holy Spirit. Then takes the IC (upper portion of the seal),blesses the chalice with it, and then drops this portion into the chalice.

26 O ne of the soldiers pierced his side and there came forth blood and water. Then holds up the loaf, rejoined in his two hands. Makes the sign of the cross with the loaf as he extends it towards congregation. T hese holy and life-given mysteries are co-mingled and sealed one to another, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. SIGN OF PEACE Arms extended towards congregation. T he of the Lord be with you. Congregation/Choir: And with your spirit. COMMUNION

27 Elevates the paten and chalice. B ehold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Congregation/Choir: Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world: grant us your peace. Places chalice and paten on the altar. ACT OF FAITH L et us make our act of faith together: Presiding Minister and Congregation: I believe, O Lord and I confess,

28 that you are truly the Christ, the Son of the living God, who did come into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. I believe that this Points to the Sacred Bread with palm/fingers* extended upwards. (*Thumb lain atop nail of the second finger/index and adjacent two fingers). i s truly your own precious body and this Points to the chalice with palm/fingers* extended upwards. (*Thumb lain atop nail of second finger/index and adjacent two fingers). is truly your own precious blood. Make me worthy to partake of these divine mysteries, unto cleansing of sin, and unto life everlasting. Amen.

29 ACT OF FAITH (CONTINUES) Blesses + congregation with the holy gifts in this matter: Paten in left hand and chalice in right hand, arms are extended towards congregation and now allows his arms to slowly descend. He then crosses right arm (chalice) over and above left hand (paten), rests his right arm on his left arm, making with them (and the body and blood) a sign of the cross. Holy things for God s holy people. One is holy, one is Lord, Jesus Christ, to the glory of God the Father. Amen. [Insert Icon] PRAYER, SURRENDER, SIGNS (ACTS 2:42) Announces that during and following communion, i.e., prior to, and after, the final blessing, there will be time of healing prayer.

30 [He announces what the intercessions/healing team has received, prior to worship, in the form of words of knowledge and words of wisdom, i.e., regarding needs within the congregation.] Asks that the healing team come forward that he might bless them. HEALING PRAYER TEAM BLESSING W e pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of his goodness and the works of faith with power, that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thessalonians 1:11,12) COMMUNION

31 Placing the holy bread in the palm of left hand, with the right hand supporting beneath (so as to be free to then take the sacred bread to his mouth.) Praise be unto thee, O Christ, the light of the world: The body of the Lord Jesus Christ is given unto me, N., unworthy priest for the cleansing of my sins, for healing of my soul and body, unto life everlasting. In the name of Father + and of the Son + and of the Holy Spirit +. Amen. Receive the body of Christ [Insert Icon] Make a profound bow, then raises the chalice with both hands. P raise be unto thee, O Christ, the hope of all who put their thrust in thee. The blood of the Lord Jesus Christ is given unto me, N.,

32 unworthy priest, for the cleansing of my sins, for healing of my soul and body, unto life everlasting. In the name of the Father +, and of the Son + and of the Holy Spirit +. Amen. Drinks from chalice. Makes a profound bow, then raises the holy gifts (paten and chalice) towards congregation, blessing + congregation with them. T he gift of grace of our Lord Jesus Christ + the life-giver, be fulfilled in his mercy to us all. With faith and reverence and love, draw near. [ The Altars are open to all who have a need or a desire for the living and true Christ to touch their lives in Holy Communion. ] Optional: [ For those who are not baptized, or those not sharing our Catholic faith in the Eucharist yet wishes (in either case) a blessing, please come forward with arms placed over you in the form of a cross to receive a blessing. ] Communion can be under both species. Most should prefer to receive the host in their joined upturned hands.

33 COMMUNION HYMN OR MUSIC Afterwards, returns to the altar and again blesses + the congregation with the holy gifts. M ay the Lord our God remember us all in his kingdom: O God, save your people and bless + your inheritances. Congregation/Choir: We have seen the true light, we have received the heavenly Spirit, we have found the true faith. Glory be to God who has saved us. Presents the paten and chalice to the Minister of the Altar, receives them, and takes them to the altar of prothesis where they are purified. PRAYER/SURRENDER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT: WONDERS AND SIGNS (As in Acts 2:42.) FINAL BLESSING Takes up the blessing cross, faces the congregation, with his left hand on the altar,and blesses + the congregation.

34 M ay the peace of God, which passes all our understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, and in the fullness of his Holy Spirit: The blessing of God almighty + the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit descent upon you and remain with you, now and ever, unto ages of ages. Congregation/Choir: Amen.

35 PROPER PREFACES Advent and Lent By our bodily fasting you curb our sinfulness, raise our minds, Lord, from things of earth, renew our strength and reward us with manifold blessings; through Christ our Lord. [ Therefore ] The Feast of the Epiphany You gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born at this time for us. By the operation of the Holy Spirit, he was made a true man, in the womb of the Virgin Mary, his Mother, and a creation without spot of sin. Thus, by his later becoming sin for us on the cross, he made was clean from all sin. [ Therefore ] Feast of our Lord and of Mary In the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. [ Therefore ] Feast of Easter We are bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord: for he is the very Paschal Lamb, which was offered for us, and he has taken away the sin of the world. By his death has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again, has restored to us everlasting life. [ Therefore ]

36 The Ascension of Our Lord Your most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord, after his glorious resurrection, manifestly appeared to all his apostles, and in their sight ascended up into heaven, to prepare a place for us; that where he is, there we might also ascend to and reign with him in glory. [ Therefore ] The Feast of Pentecost Jesus Christ our Lord, according to whose most true promise the Holy Spirit came down [at this time] from heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to teach them, and to lead them into all truth, gave them boldness with fervent zeal constantly to preach the gospel unto all nations. Thereby we have been brought out of darkness and error into the clear light and true knowledge of you, and of your Son Jesus Christ. [ Therefore ] The Feast of the Most Holy Trinity and on Sundays With your only-begotten Son, and your Holy Spirit, you are one God, one Lord, in the trinity of persons and in the unity of substance. This, Father, we believe of your Son, and of the Holy Spirit, without any difference of equality. [ Therefore ] The Feast of All Saints

37 In the multitude of your Saints, you have compassed us about with so great a cloud of witnesses that we, rejoicing in their fellowship, may run with patience the race that is set before us, and, together with them, may receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. [Therefore ] For Liturgies of the Passion and of the Holy Cross By the tree of the cross, you have brought the salvation of the race of man. From that tree where death arose, from there also life does rise again. He who, by the tree of Eden was once the vanquisher, is also, by a tree, vanquished; through Jesus Christ our Lord. [ Therefore ] The Feast of the Apostles and Evangelists We humbly entreat you, O Lord, the everlasting shepherd, not to leave your flock untended, but by your blessed apostles to keep the flock in your continual protection; that it may be governed by those same rulers, whom in your stead, you have given for your work, as shepherds of your people. [ Therefore ] The Liturgy of Christ the King You have anointed your only-begotten son Jesus Christ, our Lord, with the oil of gladness, to be a priest forever, and to be king over all mankind; that when he rendered himself a spotless sacrifice of peace upon the altar of the cross, he

38 might fulfill the mystery of our redemption; and, having brought all creatures under his governance, might present unto your infinite majesty, a kingdom universal and everlasting; a kingdom of truth and life; a kingdom of sanctity and grace; a kingdom of justice, love and peace. [ Therefore ] The Feast of the Virgin Mary On the feast (N.) of Blessed Mary, the Virgin Mother of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we should praise, bless, and tell forth your wonders; in that by the overshadowing of your Holy Spirit, she conceived your only begotten Son, and, without losing the glory of her abiding maidenhood, she brought forth for man the light eternal, even Jesus Christ, our Lord. [ Therefore The Liturgy of the Dead Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, in whom has been manifested forth unto us the hope of the glorious resurrection, give unto them that bewail the certain condition of their mortality the comfort of your promise of immortality to come. For you, O Lord, take not away but change the life of your faithful people, granting unto them, by the dissolution of the tabernacle of their earthly pilgrimage, a dwelling- place everlasting in the heavens. [ Therefore ] [Insert Icon]

39 CANON II Elbows and arms should be extended beyond waist. [This Canon incorporates the ANAMNESIS.] And with these heavenly hosts, we also give thanks to you, Lord Jesus, master who loves mankind. For you have given us great grace, which can never be repaid, Y F when you put on our humanity that, by your shared divinity, you might give us life. ou emptied yourself and, in the form of a servant, you stretched out your arms upon the cross and offered yourself in obedience to your Father s will, a perfect sacrifice for all of mankind. or you loved your own which were in this world, even unto the end you loved them. You became the ransom of the guilty of our race, for the life of all, and gave yourself up for all to the death which was reigning over us, and to whose power we were subdued,

40 for through our sin we were sold to it. A nd by your precious blood you ransomed and saved us, and descended into Sheol, and undid the bonds of death. And because it was not right that you should be bound to Sheol by death, you, the first fruits of our salvation, rose up on the third day and became the first fruit of those that sleep, that you might be pre-eminent among all. Y ou ascended into heaven and sat down at the right hand of the majesty of your Father and you raised and lifted-up and made us to be with you in heaven, according to the assurances of your promise. Y ou have exalted thereby our lowliness and have restored us from our fall. You have raised us from our mortality, and you have forgiven our debts, and justified us for our guilts.

41 Y ou have enlightened our knowledge and, O Lord, you have granted victory to the weakness of our frail nature by the abundant mercies of your grace. F or in the same night in which you delivered yourself up to the sins of the whole world, Takes bread in left hand, and with right hand beneath left hand (so as to be free to use right hand for the blessing). Y ou took bread in your holy, pure, and blameless hands; And when you had given thanks y and blessed it, you gave it to your holy apostles, and disciples saying: Take, eat, (Points to the bread). this is my body which is broken for you, for the remission of sins. Makes a profound bow, with arms outstretched in the form of a cross.

42 SONG OF WORSHIP At the END of the song of worship, takes up the chalice with left hand, and right hand at base. L ikewise, after they had eaten, you took the cup. Again you gave thanks y, blessed it, gave it to his holy apostles and disciples, saying: Drink of this, all of you (Points right hand to chalice). this is my blood of the new covenant. Shed for you and for many, for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in the remembrance of me. Elevates chalice in an ascending/descending, slow, full circle path. B ehold the blood of the new covenant which Christ our God has given unto us. For you have said: "When I see the blood, I will pass over you.

43 Makes a profound bow, with arm outstretched, in the form of a cross. [Return to page 14 (EPICLESIS)]