The Divine Liturgy of St. Gregory

The Asperges

For outside of Paschal Time.

ANTIPHON:
While sprinkling the altar with holy water, first in the middle, then to his left, then to his right, the Celebrant prays:


P. Thou, O Lord, wilt sprinkle me with Hyssop, and I shall be clean; washed by thee, I shall be whiter than snow, (Ps.50.3) Have mercy on me, O God, as thou art ever rich in mercy,

P/D. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, throughout ages of ages. Amen.

Then, turning to his right to face the congregation, the Celebrant sprinkles the congregation with holy water, once or more times to the center, left, then right, while praying.

P. Ant. Thou, O Lord, wilt sprinkle me with Hyssop, and I shall be clean; washed by thee, I shall be whiter than snow.

The congregation should cross itself as it is being blessed with the holy water. The Deacon who says these prayers then turns to his right until he is facing the congregation, and prays.

P/D. Show us thy mercy, Lord.
R. And grant us thy salvation.

P/D. Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come unto thee.

P. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.

P. Let us pray:
Hear us, holy Lord, almighty Father, eternal God, and graciously send Thy holy angel from heaven to watch over and cherish, protect, defend, and care for all who make this temple their home; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Our Lord, who lives and reigns with thee, in unity with the Holy Spirit, one God, throughout all ages of ages.
R. Amen.

At the conclusion of the Asperges, the Celebrant and Deacon turn to their left so they are again facing the altar, and begin the prayers at the foot of the altar.

The Asperges

IN PASCHAL TIME

ANTIPHON:
Rubrics are the same as for outside of Paschal Time.
Rubrics for the congregation are the same as for outside of Paschal Time.

P. I saw water coming forth from the temple on the right side, alleluia: and all those to whom this water came were saved, and shall say, alleluia. (Ps. 117) Give praise to the Lord for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever.

P/D. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, throughout ages of ages. Amen.

P. I saw water coming forth from the temple on the right side, alleluia: and all those to whom this water came were saved, and shall say, alleluia.

P/D. Show us, O Lord, thy mercy, alleluia.
R. And grant us thy salvation. Alleluia.

P/D. Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come unto thee.

P. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.

P. Let us pray:
Graciously hear us, O Holy Lord, Father Almighty, Eternal God, and vouchsafe to send down from heaven Thy holy angel, that he may watch over, foster, safeguard, abide with and defend all who dwell in this temple; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Our Lord, who lives and reigns with Thee, in unity with the Holy Spirit, one God, throughout all ages of ages.
R. Amen.

At the conclusion of the Asperges, the Celebrant and Deacon turn to their left so they are again facing the altar, and begin the prayers at the foot of the altar.

The Divine Liturgy of St. Gregory (Commonly Called The Mass)

Liturgy of the Catechumens

The procession to the altar is in inverse order of rank; where space permits all at the foot of the altar, main celebrant in center with highest rank alternating on each side of him.

The congregation stands during the processional hymn and Asperges. The celebrant chants or recites:

V. Blessed is the kingdom of the [+] Father, and of the, [+] Son and of the [+] Holy Spirit, now and unto all ages of ages,
R. Amen.

Rising from his bow, the Celebrant prays:

V. I will go unto the altar of God.
The Celebrant ascends to the step below the Altar.

R. Even unto the God of my joy and gladness.


PSALM 43 (Omitted during Advent & Lent and at Requiems)

V. Give sentence with me O God, and defend my cause against the ungodly people, O deliver me from the deceitful and wicked man.
R. For Thou art the God of my strength; why hast Thou put me from Thee, and why go I so heavily while the enemy oppresseth me?

V. O send out Thy light and Thy truth: that they may lead me and bring me unto Thy holy hill and to Thy dwelling.

The servers ascend to the step below the Celebrant.

R. That I may go unto the altar of God, even unto the God of my joy and gladness: and upon the harp will I give thanks unto Thee, O God, my God.

V. Why art thou so heavy, O my soul? and why are thou so disquieted within me?
R. O put thy trust in God; for I will yet give Him thanks, which is the help of my countenance and my God.

At the Gloria Tibi, the Celebrant and all at the altar bow, and cross themselves at +:

V. Glory be to the [+] Father,and to the [+] Son, and to the [+] Holy Spirit:
R. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, throughout all ages of ages, Amen.

The Celebrant bows while praying:

V. Our help is in the [+] name of the Lord
R. Who made heaven and earth

The Celebrant bows

Celebrant: I confess to Almighty God, to Blessed Mary, ever virgin, to all the Angels and Saints, and to you, my brethren (the Celebrant turns to the other Clergy on either side and then back), that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word and deed, by my own fault (striking his breast). I beg Holy Mary, Ever Virgin, the Blessed Theotokos, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brethren (again turning towards and then from the other Clergy), to pray for me to the Lord, our God.

R. Almighty God have mercy upon you, forgive you all your sins, and bring you to everlasting life.
Celebrant: Amen.

The congregation makes their confession, bowing while praying:
Those at the altar, except the Celebrant, join, and bow towards the main Celebrant at the word Father.

All. I confess to God, to Blessed Mary, ever virgin, to all the Angels and Saints, and to you, Father, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed, by my own fault (striking their breasts). I beg Holy Mary, the Blessed Theotokos all the Angels and Saints of God, and you, Father, to pray for me.

The Absolution

Celebrant: (Turning to his right until he faces the congregation) May the Almighty and Merciful Lord grant you pardon + absolution and remission of all your sins, through our Lord, Jesus Christ.
R. Amen.

V. Turn us again, O Lord, and quicken us;
R. That Thy people may rejoice in thee.

V. O Lord, show Thy mercy upon us;
R. And grant us Thy salvation.

V. O Lord, hear my prayer;
R. And let my cry come unto Thee.

V. The Lord be with you;
R. And with thy spirit.

C. Let us pray.

The chief Celebrant turns to his left, facing the altar, and ascends, praying as follows, while those others at the altar join his ascent and take their various places, chief celebrant in the center.

The Choir may now sing the Introit if it did not so do at the beginning of the prayers at the foot of the Altar, so as to be completed when the Celebrant begins the Kyrie.

*The Celebrant then prays*

Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires
known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the
thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Celebrant bows, praying silently

C. We pray Thee, Lord, by Thy saints whose relics are here (kissing the antimensium) and of all the saints, that Thou wilt deign to pardon all my sins. Amen

Deacon, soft voice

C. Master, pray bless this incense.

Celebrant, soft voice, places three spoonfuls of incense into the thurible, praying:

C. May He bless thee, in whose honor thou shalt burn. Amen.

The Introit

If the Choir does not chant the Introit, it is to be prayed by Celebrant from the Proper at this time.

At the end of the Introit, the Kyrie may be sung by the Choir, or by the Choir and congregation, while prayed by the Celebrant and those at the Altar, or begun by the Celebrant with the Choir, or in any combinations. It may be said or sung in 3-fold, 6-fold, or 9-fold variants, depending upon local custom.

The Kyrie

The English version may be substituted for the Greek. Celebrant, with hands joined and on the edge.

Kyrie Elieson
Christi Elieson
Kyrie Elieson

Lord Have Mercy,
Christ Have Mercy,
Lord, Have Mercy upon Us.

The Trisagion

Is prayed during Lent, Advent, and Divine Liturgies for the Dead, in addition to the Kyrie.

C. Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One; R. Have mercy upon us.
C. Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One; R. Have mercy upon us.
C. Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One; R. Have mercy upon us.

The Gloria

The GLORIA is omitted during Advent, Pre-Lent and Lent through the Wednesday of Holy Week, including Sundays therein, It is also omitted in Masses for the Dead, in votive Masses other than those for the Angels and Our Lady, when the vestments are black or violet, and when directed by the rubrics. The Celebrant intones or prays, with hands extended.

V. Glory be to God on high,

All. And on earth, peace to men of good will. We praise Thee, we bless Thee, we worship (bow) Thee. We glorify Thee, (bow) we give thanks to Thee for Thy great glory, O Lord, God, heavenly king, God the Father Almighty. O Lord, the only-begotten Son, (bow) Jesus Christ, O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer, Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For Thou only art holy; Thou only art the Lord: Thou only (bow) O Jesus Christ with the Holy Spirit, art most high in the glory [+] of God the Father, Amen.

If the Gloria is chanted by the Choir, then, immediately before it chants the words “…with the Holy Spirit” the Celebrant goes to the middle of the Altar and the congregation stands.

The Collect

The Celebrant then kisses the Antimensium, turns right to the congregation with arms outstretched, and prays the Collect(s) of the Day, first saying:

V. The Lord be with you.

R. And with thy spirit.
C. Let us pray:

The Celebrant turns left, facing the Altar, then, from the middle or the Epistle side, as appropriate, prays the Collect(s), some-times referred to as the Prayer(s), with hands outstretched, ending with the words,

. . . through our Lord Jesus Christ who livest and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Spirit one God, throughout all ages of ages. R. Amen.

The congregation sits at the end of the Collect.

The Lesson / Epistle

A Reading from the Old Testament may precede the Epistle and the Psalm. If there is to be one, it is introduced and ended in the same manner as the Epistle, below.

If there is a Book of Epistles or Lessons, it is brought from the right side of the Sacristy where the books are kept, or if from the Altar Book, it is brought to the Epistle side where it is read or chanted by the Subdeacon or the Reader.

V. A Reading from the Book of N-:

At the end of the reading the Subdeacon or Reader says:

V. This is the word of the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God.

The Psalm

The Choir or a lector leads the congregation in the responsorial reading of the selected portion of the Psalter for the Day.

The Altar Book is then moved to the center of the Altar for the Gradual.

The Gradual

The choir sings the Gradual (Pascha - Alleluia) and Tract while the Celebrant prays them (out loud if there is no choir, or he may sing them), then the Altar Book is moved to the Gospel side (or the Book of Epistles is returned to that place, or to its place.).

If the Deacon is to read the Gospel, the Celebrant then silently reads the Gospel (standing at center or left side of the Altar as proper). If the Celebrant is to read the Gospel, then he does what is stated for the Deacon to do.

The congregation stands when the missal is moved to the Gospel side of the altar. Incense is then blessed as before
(C. May He bless thee, in whose honor thou shalt burn. Amen)

Then the priest, bowing, or the deacon, kneeling before the center of the Altar, prays:

P/D. Cleanse my heart and my lips, O Almighty God, who didst cleanse the lips of the prophet Isaiah with a burning coal, and in thy gracious mercy so purify me that I may worthily proclaim Thy Holy Gospel, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

{If the Deacon is to read the Gospel, he rises, takes the Book of the Gospels, or the Altar Book, kneels before the Celebrant, and asks a blessing}

{D. Master, grant a blessing.}
C. May the Lord be in your (my) heart and on your (my) lips, that you (I) may worthily attend to his Holy Gospel.

(This prayer is omitted at Requiems.)
The Deacon goes in procession with lights and incense, to the place where the Gospel is to be read or sung, while the Celebrant moves to the Epistle side, except a Bishop goes to the Gospel side.

If the congregation is not standing, it now stands.

The Deacon who is to read or sing the Gospel says:

V. The Lord be with you
R. And with thy spirit.

V. + The continuation [+] (or beginning) of the [+] Holy Gospel according to: [+] according to St. N.
R. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

The Gospel

The Deacon (or one reading or chanting the Gospel) then censes the book open to the Gospel, thrice, then reads or chants the Gospel. At the end of the Gospel he blesses all with the Gospel book, saying:
V. Here endeth + the reading of the Holy Gospel.
R. Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

The Subdeacon then carries the open Book of the Gospels to the Celebrant, who kisses the Gospel, saying silently:

C. Through the Gospel words may our sins be wiped away.

The Sermon

(Announcements may also be made at this time.)

The Nicene Creed

All stand.

With hands folded, the Celebrant prays:

C. I believe in one God,

ALL. The Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And of all things visible and invisible; And in one Lord, Jesus Christ (all bow) , the only-begotten Son of God (all bow); begotten of His Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten not made, being of one substance with the Father, by Whom all things were made; Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven (all genuflect) and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made man. (all rise) And was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered, died and was buried; and the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again with glory, to judge both the quick and the dead; Whose kingdom shall have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and giver of life, Who proceedeth from the Father; Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; Who spake by the prophets. And I believe in one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church; I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and I look for the resurrection of the dead [+]; and the life of the world to come.
Amen.

The Offertory

(Procession then Prayer)

When the Celebrant returns to the Altar, all stand and remain standing during the Offertory song and procession.

The Celebrant then turns to the congregation and prays:

V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.
C. Let us pray

The Celebrant then prays the Offertory Antiphon.

If the preparation of the Holy Gifts does not take place before the Divine Liturgy begins, they are censed and then brought in procession as above, from the Altar of Prothesis through the Church and through the Royal Doors to the main Altar. Then is prayed:

V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.
C. Let us pray.

Accept, O holy Father, almighty and ever-lasting God, this spotless Host which, I, unworthy servant that I am, offer unto Thee, my living and true God, for my innumerable sins, offenses, and negligences, and also for those here present and for all faithful Christians, both living and dead (here may be named or stated the particular person(s) or intentions, if any, of this Divine Liturgy), that it may avail me and them unto 1ife everlasting.
R. Amen.

C. O God, who in creating human nature hast wonderfully dignified it and still more wonder-fully reformed it, grant that by the mystery of this water and wine, we may become partakers of His Divine Nature, Who deigned to partake of our human nature, Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.

C. We offer unto Thee, O Lord, the chalice of salvation, beseeching Thy mercy, that it may ascend before Thy Divine Majesty as a sweet odor for our salvation and that of the whole world.
All. Amen.

C. Accept us, O Lord, in the spirit of humility and contrition of heart; and grant that the Sacrifice we offer this day in Thy sight may be pleasing to Thee, O Lord God.

C. Come, O almighty and eternal God the Sanctifier, + bless this Sacrifice prepared for the glory of Thy Holy Name.

The Celebrant then turns to the congregation and prays:

V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.
V. Let us pray

The Celebrant then prays the Offertory Antiphon.

Liturgy of the Faithful

The congregation sits while the Celebrant prays the Offertory Antiphon and censes the Holy Gifts.

The Celebrant prays the Offertory Antiphon softly if it is chanted by the Choir, or out loud if no Choir. He then blesses the incense proffered by the Deacon, praying in a low voice:

C. At the intercession of blessed Michael the archangel, who stands at the right hand of the altar of incense, and of all His elect, may the Lord graciously bless + this incense, and accept its fragrant sweetness: through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Celebrant then takes the thurible from the Deacon, and censes three times to the Icon of Our Lord, then three times to that of His Blessed Mother, then censes the holy bread and wine in three groups of three, while praying softly:

C. With Thy Own blessing, Lord, let this incense rise to Thee, and bring down upon us Thy mercy.

He then censes the Altar, as before, praying Ps 140:2-4

C. Let my prayer be directed as incense in thy sight; the lifting up of my hands, as evening sacrifice. Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth: and a door round about my lips. Incline not my heart to evil words; to make excuses in sins with men that work iniquity: and I will not communicate with the choicest of them.

The Celebrant then returns the thurible to the Deacon, praying in a low voice:

C. May the Lord kindle within me the fire of His love, and the flame of undying charity. Amen.

The Celebrant is now censed by the Deacon, and each according to rank, and last the congregation.

The congregation shall stand and bow to the Thurifer before and after being censed by him, and then shall sit during the ablutions.

While the congregation is being censed, the material offerings of the congregation are brought to the Subdeacon, who hands them to the Celebrant, who prays:

C. Receive, O Lord, the material gifts of Thy people, for the welfare of Thy Church. Accept them in honor of Thy glory.
All. Amen.

The congregation shall sit as the Celebrant begins the 26th Psalm.
Then the Celebrant washes his hands (at the altar of incense or on the Epistle side of the Altar) while praying the 26th Psalm, as do all concelebrants and the Deacons and Subdeacons.

26^th Psalm

C. I will wash my hands in innocency, O Lord, and so will I go to Thine altar. That I may show the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all Thy wondrous works.

Lord, I have loved the habitation of Thy house, and the place wherein Thine honour dwelleth. O shut not up my soul with the sinners, nor my life with the bloodthirsty, In whose hands is wickedness, and their right hand is full of gifts. But as for me, I will walk innocently, O deliver me and be merciful unto me. My foot standeth right, I will praise the Lord in the congregation.

The Glory Tibi is omitted in Advent, Lent, Requiems, and on All Souls Day.

Glory be to the [+] Father, and to the [+] Son, and to the [+] Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be through all ages of ages. Amen.

Returning to the middle of the Altar, he continues.

C. Let us pray.

C. Receive, O Holy Trinity, this oblation which we make to Thee in memory of the passion, resurrection, and ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ, and in honour of the glorious and blessed ever virgin Mary, Theotokos of blessed John the Baptist, the holy apostles Peter and Paul, (here may be named the patron of the church and those saints whose feasts are of this day) and of all Thy saints; that it may be available to their honour and our salvation: and that they may vouchsafe to inter-cede for us in heaven, whose memory we celebrate on earth, through the same Christ our Lord,
R. Amen.

The congregation stands.

The Celebrant kisses the Antimensium, turns to the right facing the congregation, and prays:
C. Brethren, pray that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the Father Almighty.
R. May the Lord receive the sacrifice at Thy hands to the praise and glory of His Name, to our benefit, and that of all His Holy Church.
C. Amen.

The Secret

The Celebrant continues his turn to the right facing the Altar (does not return by turning left), and prays the SECRET, the number and order of Collects, sometimes named The Prayer(s) Over The Gifts - proper to the day. With hands over the bread and wine, ending with the words,


. . . through our Lord Jesus Christ who livest and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Spirit one God, throughout all ages of ages.
R. Amen.

The Celebrant turns to the congregation and says:

The Great Thanksgiving

C. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.

C. Lift up your hearts.
R. We lift them up to the Lord.

C. Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.
R. It is meet and right so to do.

The Celebrant then turns to face the Altar.

The Preface to the Canon

Celebrant with hands outstretched.

C. It is very meet, right, just, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, Holy Father, almighty everlasting God
(The proper Preface, when one is said, is entered here)

Proper Prefaces

CHRISTMAS. Upon Christmas Day and seven days after
Because thou didst give Jesus Christ, thine only Son, to be born as at this time for us; who, by the operation of the Holy Spirit, was made very man, of the substance of the Virgin Mary his mother; and that without spot of sin, to make us clean from all sin.

EPIPHANY. Upon the Epiphany and seven days after
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who, In substance of our mortal flesh, manifested forth his glory; that he might bring us out of darkness into his own glorious light.

PURIFICATION, ANNUNCIATION, TRANSFIGURATION. Upon the feasts only
Because in the Mystery of the Word made flesh, thou has caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of thy glory in the face of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION. Upon the day and for seven days after
But chiefly are we bound to praise thee for the glorious resurrection of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord for he is the very Paschal Lamb, which was offered for us, and hath taken away the sin of the world; who by his death hath destroyed death, and by his rising to life again hath restored to us everlasting life.

ASCENSION. Upon the day and seven days after
Through thy most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who, after his most glorious Resurrection, manifestly appeared to all his Apostles, and in their sight ascended up into heaven, to prepare a place for us; that where he is, thither we might also ascend, and reign with him in glory.

PENTECOST or WHITSUNDAY. Upon the feast and seven days after
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; according to whose most true promise, the Holy Spirit came down as at this time from heaven with a sudden great sound, as it had been a mighty wind, in the likeness of fiery tongues, lighting upon the Apostles, to teach them, and to lead them into all truth; giving them both the gift of divers languages, and also boldness with fervent zeal constantly to preach the Gospel unto all nations; whereby we have been brought out of darkness and error into the clear light and true knowledge of thee, and of thy Son Jesus Christ.

TRINITY SUNDAY. Upon the feast only
Who, with thine only-begotten Son, and the Holy Spirit, art one God, one Lord, in Trinity of Persons and in Unity of Substance. For that which we believe of thy glory, O Father, the same we believe of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, without any difference of inequality.

or this:
For the precious death and merits of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, and for the sending to us of the Holy Spirit, the Comforter; who are one with thee in thy Eternal Godhead.

ALL SAINTS. Upon the day, and seven days after
Who, in the multitude of thy Saints, has compassed us about with so great a cloud of witnesses that we, rejoicing in their fellowship, may run with patience the race that is set before us, and together with them, may receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away.

The Sanctus

Therefore, with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify Thy glorious Name; evermore praising Thee, and saying,

ALL: HOLY, HOLY, HOLY,Lord God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are full of Thy Glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed [+] is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

The veils are now removed from the Chalice and Paten.

The Eucharistic Canon

The celebrant then extends his hands and prays:


Therefore most merciful Father, we humbly pray and beseech Thee through Jesus Christ Thy Son our Lord, that Thou wouldst be pleased to accept and bless these + gifts, these + offerings, these Holy spotless + Sacrifices, which we offer Thee in the first place for the Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, that Thou wouldst vouchsafe to keep her in peace under Thy protection, to bring Her to unity and to guide Her throughout the world; we pray for our Patriarch, +Luis, our Metropolitan, Robert, our Archbishop, for the Holy Synod, and for all bishops, priests, deacons, and Religious. We pray for (N) (the President/Queen/King) and for all who hold authority in the world. We pray for all believers who hold the orthodox Catholic and Apostolic Faith and for those whose faith is known to Thee alone.
R. Amen.

The Commemoration of the Living

Celebrant, with hands extended, prays:
Here are remembered those for whom special intentions are
made; members of the congregation are encouraged to audibly mention those living (and matters) for whom prayers are requested.

Remember, O Lord, Thy servants and all here present whose faith and devotion are known unto Thee, for whom we offer, or who offer to Thee this Sacrifice of praise for the m - selves and those belonging to them, for the salvation of their souls, for their health and welfare, and who pay their vows to Thee, the eternal, living and true God.
R. Amen.

C: In communion with, and venerating first the memory of the glorious and ever virgin Mary (bow to the Icon), Mother of our Lord and God Jesus Christ; and also the Blessed Apostles and Martyrs, (here may be named the patron of the church and those saints whose feasts are of this day) and of all Thy saints, through whose prayers grant that in all things we may be guarded by the help of Thy protection, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Celebrant then continues, with his hands over the offerings, and the bell is briefly rung once:

C. We therefore pray Thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept this offering of our service and that of all Thy family; to order our days in Thy peace, to deliver us from eternal damnation, and to number us in the flock of Thine elect; through Christ our Lord.
R. Amen

C. Which Offering, we beseech The, O God, to bless +, consecrate, + approve, make worthy and acceptable in every way, that It may become for us the +Body and + Blood, of Thy most Beloved Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Words of Institution

C. Who, on the night before He suffered, took bread into His holy and venerable hands, and, having raised His eyes to heaven, to Thee, O God, His Almighty Father, giving thanks to Thee, He blessed + it, broke it, and gave it to His disciples, saying: Take ye all and eat of this: For this is my Body

The Celebrant elevates the bread to the level of his eyes, returns the bread to the Altar and makes a slight bow. The bell is rung once during the elevation, and once during the bow. At the words, “…broke it…” the celebrant may partially tear the Host, to symbolize the actions of Christ.

C. In like manner, when the supper was done, taking also this goodly chalice into His holy and venerable hands, again giving thanks to Thee, He blessed + it, and gave it to His disciples, saying: Take ye all, and drink of this:
For this is the Cup of my Blood, the Blood of the new and everlasting covenant; the mystery of faith, which shall be shed for you and many unto the forgiveness of sins.

The Celebrant elevates the Chalice to eye level, singing:
C. As oft as ye shall do these things, ye shall do them in remembrance of Me.

And returns the Chalice to the Altar making a slight bow. The bell is rung once at the elevation and once at the bow.

The Epiklesis

The Celebrant bows, then raising his eyes, he invokes the Holy Spirit, blesses the offerings. and at the transmuting places his hands over the Offering, praying:

And we beseech Thee, O Lord, to send down Thy Holy Spirit upon these offerings, that this bread would be made to become the Precious Body + of Thy Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ, and that which is in this Chalice made to be the Precious + Blood of Thy Son our Lord, Jesus Christ, changing them by Thy Most Holy Spirit

The bell is gently rung continuously as the Celebrant elevates the Chalice of the Blood and the Sacred Body, singing:

Thine own, of Thine own, we offer unto Thee, on behalf of all and for all.
He then replaces the Sacred Elements on the Antimensium, covers the Chalice, and genuflects, singing (the bell being rung once at each Amen!)

AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!


The celebrant continues:

C. Wherefore, O Lord, we Thy servants, as also Thy holy people, calling to mind the blessed Passion of the same Christ Thy Son our Lord, His Resurrection from the dead and glorious Ascension into heaven, offer unto Thy most excellent Majesty of Thy gifts bestowed upon us a pure + sacrificial victim, a holy + sacrificial victim, a spotless + sacrificial victim, the holy + bread of eternal life and the + chalice of everlasting salvation. Upon which vouchsafe to look with a favorable and serene countenance, and to accept them as Thou wert graciously pleased to accept the gifts of our patriarch Abraham, and that which Thy high priest, Melchisedech offered unto Thee, a holy Sacrifice, a spotless Victim with all heavenly [+] benediction, through the same Christ our Lord.

R. Amen.

The Commemoration of the Dead

Celebrant, with hands extended, prays:

C. Be mindful also, O Lord, of Thy servants who are gone be-fore us with the sign of Faith, who rest in the sleep of peace.

(Remembering the faithful departed, the Celebrant joins his hands together at his lips; members of the congregation are encouraged to audibly mention those dead for whom prayers are requested.)

To them, O Lord, and to all who rest in Christ, grant we pray Thee a place of refreshment, light and peace; through the same Christ our Lord.

R. Amen.

The celebrant continues, praying, with his hands joined on the Antimensium:

C. We humbly beseech Thee, Almighty God, to command that these things be borne by the hands of Thy Holy Angel to Thine Altar on high, into the presence of Thy Divine Majesty, that so many of us as shall partake at this Altar, of the most Sacred + Body and + Blood of Thy Son, may be filled

He continues, with hands extended:

C. To us sinners also, Thy servants, confiding in the multitude of Thy mercies, grant some lot and partnership with Thy Holy Apostles and Martyrs, (Saint Basil the Great,)
(here may be named the patron of the church and those saints whose feasts are of this day) and with all Thy Saints, into whose company we pray Thee of Thy mercy admit us, not weighing our merits, but pardoning our offences; through Christ our Lord, by Whom O Lord, Thou dost ever create +, sanctify quicken, + bless and + bestow upon us all these good things:

Holding the Body of Our Lord over the Chalice, the Celebrant sings:

For it is by + Him, and with + Him, and in + Him, in the unity of the Holy + Spirit, that all honour and glory, is Thine Almighty God and Father (he briefly elevates the Sacred Elements) now and throughout all ages of ages.
R. Amen.

C. Instructed by saving precepts and following the Divine institution, we are emboldened to say:

The Lord's Prayer

Celebrant: Our Father,
All: Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name, Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:


C. Deliver us Lord, we beseech Thee, from all evils past, present and yet to come, and at the intercession of the Holy, glorious and blessed ever virgin Mary, Theotokos; of Thy blessed Apostles Peter, Paul, Andrew, (here may be named the patron of the church and those saints whose feasts are of this day), and all Thy Saints, graciously give peace in our time, that aided by the help of Thy loving kindness, we may both be ever free from sin and se-cure from all disquietude. Through the same Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, throughout all ages of ages.
R. Amen.

The Co-Mingling

The Celebrant, if not the Bishop, then breaks a small piece from the Consecrated Bread and places it in the Chalice, praying:

C. May this mixture + and Consecration of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ be effectual for us who receive It unto eternal life. Amen

The Angus Dei

Then may be sung or said the Agnus Dei. When sung, the Agnus Dei is sung in unison, by all.

C. O Lamb of God,
R. that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.
C. O Lamb of God,
R. that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.
C. O Lamb of God,
R. that takest away the sins of the world, Grant us peace.

[In a Requiem the endings are: Grant them Rest; Grant them Rest; Grant them Eternal Rest.]

(The following prayer and the Kiss of Peace are omitted in Requiem Liturgy.) With hands folded on the front edge of the Antimensium, the Celebrant continues:

The Peace

O Lord Jesus Christ who didst say to thine Apostles, “Peace I leave with you, my own peace I give unto you”, regard not our sins but the Faith of thy Church and grant her that peace and unity which are agreeable to thy will. Who livest and reignest through ages of ages. Amen.

P. The peace of the Lord be always with you.
R. And with thy spirit.

Here the clergy exchange the symbolic Kiss of Peace. The Kiss of Peace may then be transmitted to the congregation. After the exchange of The Peace the Celebrant again goes to the Altar and prays,

C. O Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, who by the Will of the Father and the co-operation of the Holy Spirit has, by Thy death, given life to the world, deliver us, we beseech Thee, by this Thy most Holy Body and Blood from all iniquities and from every evil. Make us ever obedient to Thy Commandments, and suffer us not to be forever separated from Thee, Who livest and reignest with God the Father, in the unity of the same Spirit, God, throughout all ages of ages.

I BELIEVE, O Lord, and I confess that Thou art truly the Christ, the son of the living God, who didst come into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. And I believe that this is truly Thine own immaculate Body, and that this is truly Thine own precious Blood. Wherefore I pray Thee, have mercy upon me and forgive my transgressions, both voluntary and involuntary, of word and of deed, of knowledge and of ignorance; and make me worthy to partake without condemnation of Thine immaculate Mysteries, unto remission of my sins and unto life everlasting. Amen.

The following prayer may be omitted if The Prayer of Humble Access (an optional prayer) is recited:

Let not the participation of thy Body and Blood, O Lord Jesus Christ, which I albeit unworthy, receive, be to me for judgment and condemnation; but by thy goodness may it be a safeguard and remedy both to soul and body, who with God the Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, livest and reignest, God, throughout all ages of ages.
R. Amen.

The Prayer of Humble Access

(Optional)
All. We do not presume to come to this Thy Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in Thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under Thy Table. But Thou art the same Lord, Whose property is always to have mercy: Grant us therefore, Gracious Lord, so as to be nourished by the Precious Body and Blood of Thy dear Son Jesus Christ; so that our sinful lives may be made clean by His Most Precious Body and Blood, and that we may ever more dwell in Him and He in us. Amen.

The Communion of the Clergy

The Celebrant now says:

C. I will take the Bread of Heaven, and call upon the Name of the Lord.
Then he prays, thrice, each time the bell being rung:
C. Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldst come under my roof; but speak the word only and my soul shall be healed.

He then receives the Body of our Lord, praying:

C. May the Body of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was given for me, preserve my body and soul unto everlasting life.
R. Amen.

Then the Blood

C. What reward shall I give unto the Lord for all the benefits He hath done unto me? I will receive the cup of salvation, and call upon the Name of the Lord, which is worthy to be praised so shall I be safe from mine enemies.

C. May the Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was shed for me, preserve my body and soul unto everlasting life.

The Celebrant then receives the Blood of Christ, saying, Amen.

The Celebrant them kisses the Crucifix or the feet of our Lord’s Icon on the Chalice, and the base of the Chalice. He wipes the edge of the Chalice and his lips with the purificator, praying:

C: O Lord, as I wipe away Thine Blood from my lips, may Thou wipe away my sins from my soul.

The Communion of the Faithful

The Celebrant then continues, facing the congregation:

C. Behold the Lamb of God, behold Him that taketh away the sins of the world.

The congregation with the Celebrant then pray three times: the bell being rung once each time.

C. and All: Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldst come under my roof; but speak the word only and my soul shall be healed.

Those administering the Host, say:

May the + Body of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was given for thee, preserve thy body and soul unto everlasting life.

R. Amen.

Those administering the Chalice say:

May the Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was shed for thee, preserve thy body and soul unto everlasting life. R. Amen.

If Holy Communion is received with the Spoon or by Intinction, then is said:

May the + Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which were given and shed for thee, preserve thy body and soul unto everlasting life. R. Amen

The Ablutions

The Priests, Deacons and Subdeacons then clean the sacred vessels dries the inside of the Chalice with the purificator (or the Celebrant may do this, in accordance with local custom). The Chalice and Paten may be cleansed, or straightaway, the veils folded upon them and, with the Antimensium, removed to the Altar of Prothesis.

The Celebrant then continues, hands on the Altar or folded at his lips:

C. What we have partaken with our mouth, O Lord, may we receive with a pure heart, and of a temporal gift, may it become to us an eternal remedy. May this Communion cleanse us from sin, O Lord, and make us partakers of a heavenly healing.

C. May the Body and Blood which we have received, cleave unto our hearts, O Lord; and grant that no stain of sin may remain in us, having been fed with this pure and Holy Sacrament. Who livest and reignest in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, throughout all ages of ages.
R. Amen.

The Communion Antiphon

The Celebrant then prays the Communion Antiphon, facing the Altar, hands extended, the Book being on the Gospel side, at which the congregation stands.
Then the Celebrant prays:

C. Lord, let Thy benediction and Thy grace descend upon all who have received Thy Holy Body and Blood.
R. We have seen the true light. We have received the heavenly spirit: We have found the true Faith: worshipping the undivided Trinity, that has saved us.

C. God has gone up with acclaim, the Lord has risen with the sound of the trumpet.
R. Blessed is our God always, now and ever, and unto all ages of ages. Amen.

The Communion Collect

The Celebrant then returns to the middle of the Altar, turns to face the congregation, and prays:

C. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.
C. Let us pray.

The Celebrant then faces the Altar and prays the Collects, ending with the words…

C. through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and throughout all Ages of Ages.
R. Amen.

The Dismissal

The Celebrant and all Clergy at the Altar then turn to the congregation.

C. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.

P/D. Go in peace, the Mass is ended.
R. Thanks be to God.

During Lent and Advent

P/D. Let us bless the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God

On Pascha and as appropriate during Pascal Time

P/D. The Lord is risen, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
R. He is truly risen, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

On Christmas as appropriate to Epiphany

P/D. Emmanuel has come! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
R. Christ is Born! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

In Requiems

P/D. Memory eternal; may they rest in peace.
R. And let perpetual light shine upon them.
All. Amen.

Celebrant's Prayer of Thanksgiving

The Celebrant then faces the Altar, and prays:

C. Let the obedient performance of my bounden duty be pleasing unto Thee, O Holy Trinity, and grant that this sacrifice which I, unworthy that I am, have offered in the sight of Thy Divine Majesty, may be acceptable unto Thee and may through Thy mercy, obtain Thy favour for myself and for all those in whose be-half I have offered it. Who livest and reignest, God, throughout all ages of ages.
R. Amen.

Final Blessing

The Bishop, if present, elsewise, the chief celebrant shall then bless the people

The Peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord: and the Blessing of God Almighty, the Father, (+) the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and remain with you always.
R. Amen.

The Recessional

If a recessional hymn be used, the people shall stand during it, and in any event during the retirement of the clergy.