The Choir. Amen. The Lord's Name be praised from this time, now, and for ever, (three times.)
While the Priest is saying the preceding prayer, the Deacon standeth on the right side of the sanctuary before the Icon of our Saviour, with his head bowed down, and the Orarion in his hand, until the Priest hath finished. And the Priest entereth by the holy doors, and goeth to the Prothesis, and saith the following prayer, silently,
O Christ our God, who art the fulfilment of the law and the Prophets; who hast accomplished the entire will of the Father; fill our hearts with joy and gladness, now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
The Deacon entereth the sanctuary by the northern door, and consumeth the remains of the holy gifts with reverence and all precaution: so that not the least particle be left, or fall: he then washeth his hands in the accustomed place.
The Priest goeth out and giveth the An-
