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THE DIVINE LITURGY

upon the holy table. The Priest turneth to the people, and blessing them, saith aloud,

O God, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance.

And he turneth himself towards the holy table, as doth also the Deacon, who saith to him,

Master, elevate.

And the Priest incenseth the holy table thrice, and saith by himself,

Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, and Thy glory over all the earth.

The Choir We have seen the True Light, we have received the Holy Ghost, we have found the true Faith, and we worship the Undivided Trinity, for He hath saved us.

The Priest now taketh the holy Diskos and placeth it on the head of the Deacon, who receiveth it with reverence, and, turning towards the holy doors, silently goeth