Blessed be God, who girdeth me with strength, and keepeth me blameless in my way; always, now and ever, and to the ages of ages.
And the Epitnanikia, as before said. Then taking the Hypogonation, (if he be Protosyncellus of the great Church, or other that hath the privilege,) and, blessing and kissing it, he saith,
Gird Thee with Thy sword upon Thy thigh, most Mighty, in Thy beauty and goodliness; and go forward, and proceed well, and reign, because of truth, and meekness, and righteousness; and Thy right hand shall guide Thee wondrously; always, now and ever, and to the ages of ages.
Then taking the Phelonion, and blessing, he kisseth it, saying,
Thy Priests, O Lord, shall be clothed with righteousness, and Thy saints shall rejoice with gladness; always, now and ever, and to the ages of ages.
