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THE DIVINE LITURGY

So that they may be, to those who receive them, for the cleansing of their soul, for remission of sins, for communion of Thy Holy Spirit, for the fulness of the kingdom of heaven, for confidence in Thee, not for judgment or for condemnation. We also offer unto Thee this reasonable worship for those who are at rest in the faith, our fore fathers, fathers, patriarchs, prophets, apostles, preachers, evangelists, martyrs, confessors, hermits, and for every righteous spirit departed in the faith.

The Deacon incenseth the holy table all round, and commemorateth whom he may wish, both living and dead.

The Priest, aloud. Especially our most holy, spotless, most blessed glorious Lady, the Mother of God, and ever-virgin Mary.

The Choir. It is truly meet to celebrate thee, the Mother of God, ever-blessed, and most pure, and Mother of