First start the video then play the descriptive audio file below
Audio Text
| The priest quietly says the prayer: That to those who partake … , and takes the censer. Censing the Holy Gifts from the front of the Holy Table three times, the priest exclaims: Especially for our most holy, most pure, most blessed … Then he covers the chalice with the small veil or lention. The choir sings: It is truly proper … or instead, the Irmos of the current feast. While the chanters are singing, the deacon censes around the Holy Table and commemorates by name those of the dead whom he wishes to remember. After the singing of It is truly proper … the priest exclaims: Among the first, O Lord, … The deacon commemorates the living. The choir: And remember all Your people. . Taking leave of the priest, |
Notes
When incensing around the altar, do not go past the front corners.
Before leaving the priest, he should impart his blessing to you.