on one side of the sanctuary, and putteth on the Slicharion, praying thus:
My soul shall rejoice in the Lord, for He hath put on me the robe of salvation, and clothed me with the garment of gladness; as a bridegroom hath He put a crown upon mine head, and decked me like a bride.
And then kissing the Orarion, he putteth it upon his left shoulder; and he putteth on the Epimanikia. For the one on the right hand he saith,
Thy right hand, O Lord, is glorified in strength; Thy right hand, O Lord, hath destroyed the enemies; and in the fulness of Thy glory hast Thou crushed the adversaries.
For that on the left, he saith.
Thine hands have made me and formed me; make me to know and I shall learn Thy commandments.
Then going into the Prothesis, he ar-