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THE DIVINE LITURGY
angry with us, neither be mindful of our wickednesses, but graciously look upon us even now, and deliver us from our enemies; for Thou art our God, and we Thy people; all the work of Thy hands, and by Thy Name are we named.
Both now.
Theotokion.
Open to us the gate of mercy, O blessed Mother of God; hoping in thee, let us not be confounded; may we be delivered through thee from all troubles; for thou art the salvation of the race of Christians.
Then they go up to the Ikon of Christ, and salute it, and say,
We bow before Thy spotless Image, O good One, entreating forgiveness of our failings, O Christ, our God; for Thou wast willing and pleased to bear flesh upon the Cross, to deliver from
