- 1.118. Returning the censer to the server, the deacon goes to the right side of the priest. Standing together before the Holy Table, they say: Heavenly King, Comforter, … Then making three small bows they say: Glory to God … (twice) 0 Lord, You will open my lips, … (once). Then the priest kisses the Holy Gospel and the deacon kisses the Holy Table.
- 2.After this, bowing his head toward the priest and holding the orarion with three fingers of his right hand, the deacon says: It is time for the Lord to act … The priest blessing him, says: Blessed is our God, always … Then the deacon: Master, pray for me. The priest: May the Lord direct your steps. The deacon: Holy Master, remember me. The priest: May the Lord God remember you … The deacon: Amen.
- 3.The deacon makes a small bow and, holding the orarion with the first three fingers of his right hand, departs via the northern door because the royal doors are not opened until the Entrance. Taking his place before the royal doors, he reverently makes three small bows, saying privately with each bow: 0 Lord, You will open my lips, …
- 4.Then, raising the end of the orarion in his right hand, the deacon intones: Master, give the blessing.
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