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THE DIVINE LITURGY

The Priest, aloud. Through the tender mercies of Thine Only-begotten Son, with whom Thou art blessed, together with Thy most holy, good, and life-giving Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages.

The Choir. Amen.

The Priest. Peace unto all.

The Deacon. Let us love one another, that we may with one mind confess—

The Choir. Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Trinity consubstantial and undivided.

And the Priest having adored three times, saluteth the holy gifts thus, while they are veiled, saying secretly,

I will love Thee, O Lord, my strength, the Lord is my foundation, and my refuge, and my deliverer, (three times.)

Then shall he kiss first the Diskos, then the holy Chalice, and afterwards the side of the holy table next to him; when two or