- 1.135 The priest quietly says the prayer: Remembering, therefore, this salutary command, … With his forearms crossed, the deacon takes the holy diskarion in his right hand and the holy chalice in his left, and elevates them slightly, making the sign of the Cross over the eiliton as the priest exclaims: We offer to You … The choir: We praise You, we bless You, … The priest and deacon again bow.
- 2.The priest quietly says the prayer: Moreover, we off er to You … The deacon puts aside the ripidion or the veil and comes nearer the priest; both make three small bows before the Holy Table.
- 3.The deacon then bows his head and pointing with his orarion to the holy Bread says in a low voice: Master, bless the holy bread. Standing erect, the priest blesses the holy Bread, saying: And make this bread … The deacon: Amen.
- 4.Again, pointing his orarion to the holy chalice, the deacon says: Master, bless the holy chalice. While blessing the holy chalice, the priest says: And that which is in this chalice … The deacon: Amen.
- 5.Again, pointing his orarion towards both Holy Gifts, the deacon says: Master, bless both. Blessing both Holy Gifts, the priest says:
- 6.Changing them by Your Holy Spirit. The deacon: Amen, amen, amen.
- 7.With head bowed towards the priest, the deacon returns to the place where he previously stood.
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