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THE DIVINE LITURGY

And the Priest saith,

The precious, and holy, and most pure Body of our Lord and God and Saviour Jesus Christ is given to thee, Deacon (name,) for remission of sins, and for eternal life.

And the Deacon goeth behind the holy table, and having bowed his head, he prayeth and partaketh, as did the Priest.

And the Priest having arisen, taketh in both his hands the holy Cup, together with the veil, and partaketh thrice thereof; and saith,

I (name,) a Priest, servant of God, partake of this holy and precious Blood of our Lord and God and Saviour Jesus Christ, for the remission of my sins, and for life eternal. Amen.

Then he wipeth his own lips and also the holy Chalice with the veil in his hands: and having kissed the holy Cup, he saith secretly,

Behold, this hath touched my lips,