In the mean time the first Antiphon is sung by the choir; or the Typika, if it be the Lord's Day. And the Deacon, worshipping, returneth from his place, and going out, standeth before the Ikon of the Panagia, looking towards the Ikon of Christ, and holding the Orarion with the three fingers of his right hand.
Prayer of the second Antiphon, secretly.
O Lord our God, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance, guard the fulness of Thy Church, hallow them that love the beauty of Thine house; glorify them in return with Thy divine power, and forsake not us who hope in Thee.
And after the Antiphon is finished being sung, the Deacon goeth, and standing in the accustomed place, worshipping, he saith,
Again and again in peace let us pray of the Lord.
The Choir. Kyrie eleison.
Help, save, pity, and guard us, O God, by Thy grace.
