Asterisk upon the holy Diskos, and the veil over it, and saith the following prayer with the Priest, silently,
We thank Thee, Master, lover of men, benefactor of our souls, that on this present day Thou hast made us worthy of Thy heavenly and immortal mysteries. Direct Thou our way, confirm us all in Thy fear, guard our life, and make safe our footsteps at the prayers and supplications of the glorious Mother of God and ever-virgin Mary, and of all Thy Saints.
Then they open the doors of the holy Bema, and the Deacon, having bowed once, taketh the holy Cup with all reverence, and holdeth it up when he cometh to the door, and showeth it to the people, saying,
Draw near, with fear of God, faith, and love.
The Choir. Blessed is he who cometh in the name of the Lord; the Lord is God, and hath appeared unto us.
