- 1.The priest sets the chalice on the Holy Table and censes three times, saying to himself: Be exalted above the heavens, …
- 2.Then he returns the censer to the deacon, and taking the holy diskarion, places the diskarion upon the head of the deacon. Holding the diskarion reverently to his forehead and looking out beyond the doors, the deacon, saying nothing, proceeds between the Holy Table and the royal doors to the Proskomede table, where he places the holy diskarion.
- 3.Then he awaits the priest in his place. After making a small bow and taking the holy chalice, the priest turns toward the doors and looks towards the people while saying quietly: Blessed is our God; and then aloud: Always, now and ever.
- 4.The choir: Amen. May our lips be filled …
- 5. Then the priest withdraws to the Prothesis table while the deacon censes the Sacred Mysteries and the priest. The priest places the Holy Gifts on the Prothesis table, makes a small bow, and returns to the Holy Table.
Notes