- 1.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.177 The choir sings: It is truly proper … or instead, the Irmos of the current feast.
- 2.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.
- 3.The priest quietly says: For the holy prophet, precusor, and Baptist John, … and commemorates by name those of the dead whom he wishes to remember, then continues: And grant them rest …
- 4.After the singing of It is truly proper … the priest exclaims: Among the first, 0 Lord, … The deacon commemorates the living. The choir: And remember all Your people.
- 5.The priest prays quietly: Remember, 0 Lord, this city … and mentions the names of those of the living whom he desires to remember. The ekphonesis: And grant that we … The choir: Amen.
- 6.The priest faces west but does not withdraw from the center of the Holy Table, and blesses, saying: And may the mercies … The choir: And with your spirit.
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