- 1.The deacon goes around the Holy Table and, if need be, washes the palm of his right hand. When the priest says: Deacon, approach! he comes to the left of the priest and bows his head reverently, asking forgiveness.
- 2.The priest breaks the Particle XC of the holy Lamb and will offers a Portion of it to the deacon.
- 3. The deacon extends his hands, with the right hand, palm uppermost, superimposed on his left hand, forming a Cross, and says to the priest: Master, give me the precious … The priest gives the deacon the Holy Bread into the deacon’s right palm, saying: The precious and holy and most pure Body …
- 4. The deacon withdraws behind the Holy Table, bowing his head, and prays together with the priest, saying: 0 Lord, I believe and profess …
- 5.Likewise, the priest, having made a small bow, takes the other part of the particle XC with the first two fingers of his right hand and says: The precious and holy and most pure Body …
- 6.And thus, with fear and great care, first the priest and then the deacon receive the Holy Bread, each from his own hands.
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