THE ANAPHORA OF THE ANAPHORA OF ST.

MARY
ST. MARY (1)
1. The Anaphora of our Lady, the Virgin 5. And today I stand, this very day, in
Mary, mother of God, which Abba humility and love before this mighty
Heryacos (2) Bishop of the Province of mystery and before this table and offering.
Behnesa, composed through the Holy 6. Truly this is the offering which those
Spirit. whose spirits are defiled cannot taste. It is
May her prayer, the blessing and mercy not like the sacrifice of the forefathers
of her beloved Son be with our (head of which depended upon the blood of sheep,
state: King, Queen, President. . .) unto the oxen and cows, but it is fire. (1)
ages of ages. Amen. 7. It is fire,(2) giving life to the upright
in heart who fulfill His will. It is a
2. Priest : The Lord be with all of you. consuming fire to the unrighteous who deny
People : And with your spirit. His name.
Priest : Give thanks to our God. 8. Truly it is a fire (2) that even the fire
People : It is right, it is just. clad cherubim and seraphim cannot touch.
Priest : Lift up your hearts. 9. O Mary, for this we love and exalt
People : We have lifted them up unto the you, because you bore for us the true Food
Lord our God. of righteousness and the true Drink of life.
3. Priest : My heart exclaims a good 10. O our fathers, consecrated by the
deliberation ; my heart pours forth a worthy laying on of hands, successors of the
concept ; my heart gushes a noble oracle. (3) apostles, whom we have taken as
intercessors towards God, also, during our
4. And I speak of the Anaphora of Mary, days, we take as representatives between
not at length but briefly. And I speak the us and God these two: The Patriarch of the
praise of the Virgin, not in many words, great City of (________), Abba (_______ ),
which would be forgotten, but in few. And I and the blessed Archbishop, Abba
speak of the exaltation of the Virgin. (_______), the primate of our country.
11. Deacon : For the sake of the blessed,
happy, prosperous, holy and pure Virgin
(1) This Anophora is celebrated on the
following occasions Mary, our Lady, Parent of God, glorified by
a. most feast days of St. Mary. all.
b. 28th Tahesas (January 6), the day preceding the
Nativity of Christ 12. And for the sake of the holy,
c. 29th Megabit (April 7), the memorial day of the
honourable, spiritual, heavenly and mighty
Annunciation.
d. 2nd Tekemit (October 12), the memorial day of archangels; and for the sake of John the
St. Heryacos, Bishop of Behnesa. Baptist, the preacher and fore-runner. And
(2) One of the Egyptian Church’s men, who for the sake of the holy and glorified minis-
was a bishop of the Province of Behnesa, in Upper ters, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, the
Egypt.
four Evangelists:
(3) Three complementary translations of Ps. 44
(45):1, each conforming better with the Ge’ez than
previous editions that repeated the KJV quote three (1) Ex. 32:20; Lev. 6:30.
times. (2)Exodus 3:2.

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13. For Thy holy servants Peter and women, orphans, sojourners, miserable, and
James; John and Andrew; Philip and all Christian people from the congregation
Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew; of the church who in days gone by have
James the son of Alphaeus ; Thaddaeus, gone to their rest.
Simon and Matthias ; the twelve Apostles: 19. Make earnest intercession for those
and the Apostle James, brother of our Lord who have fallen asleep in this place that He
and Bishop of Jerusalem ; and the holy (Thy Son) may give their souls a quiet rest,
glorious Stephen, the archdeacon and the
first martyr. 20. in every place which is called the
14. And for the sake of all saints and place of the victorious martyrs, in the place
martyrs who have gone to their rest in the of the blessed righteous, in the place of the
true faith: Paul, Timothy, Silas, and watchful angels (1). You (2) are the
Barnabas, Titus, Philemon and Clement, the inheritance in every place, and your name
seventy-two disciples, the five hundred is acceptable before God.
brethren, the three hundred and eighteen 21. Deacon : Ye that are sitting, stand
orthodox. up.
15. Lord, remember each and all; also 22. Priest : Let us stand up in the fear
the holy Patriarch Abba (________), and of God to exalt and glorify her who is full
the blessed and holy Archbishop Abba of glory saying, O you who are full of
(__________) to preserve their life, save grace, O you who are the channel of joy,
them, forgive their sin, and to have you have a countenance more beautiful than
compassion upon us through their prayers, the many-eyed cherubim and the six-
unto endless ages. winged seraphim.
23. Deacon : Look to the east.
16. The assistant priest shall say (The 24. Priest : Truly God the Father looked
Prayer of Benediction)). (Anaphora of the down from heaven towards the east, the
Apostles, #10 -21 pp. 43 - 44). west, the north and the south, and towards
17. Asst.. Deacon : Lord, pity and have all the ends (of the earth). He breathed in
mercy upon the patriarchs, archbishops, every savour (3), and found none like unto
bishops, priests, deacons and all the you. He approved your savour and loved
Christian people. your beauty and so sent to you His beloved
Son.
*** 25. Deacon : Let us give heed.
26. Priest : Holy is God the Father Who
18. Priest : O Intercessor, (1) intercede loved you, holy is the only-begotten Son
with your Son for the sake of each and all, Who abode in your womb, and holy is the
to give rest to the souls of all the patriarchs, Paraclete, the Spirit of righteousness, Who
archbishops, bishops, priests and deacons strengthened you.
who keep straight the way of the true word: 27. Deacon : Answer ye.
kings, rulers, princes, those in authority,
young men, virgins, monks, rich, poor, (1) Rev. 3 : 2.
great, small, old (2) i.e. the Virgin Mary.
(3) Song of
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the chariots of Amminadib, (1) David’s
28. People : Holy, Holy, Holy, perfect harp, the crown of Solomon, (2) the
Lord of hosts, heaven and earth are full of enclosed garden, the sealed spring , (3)
the holiness of Thy glory.
* * * 35. Elijah’s golden measure (4), Elisha’s
29. Priest : O Virgin, full of glory, with cruse (5), the conceiving virgin whom
whom or with what likeness shall we liken
Isaiah prophesied (6), the first to give birth
you? You are the loom from which
without intercourse of which Daniel (also
Emmanuel took his ineffable garment of
flesh. He made the warp from the same spoke) (7).
flesh as that of Adam, and the woof is your
flesh. The shuttle is the Word himself, Jesus 36. Habakkuk’s mountain of Pharan (8),
Christ. The length of the warp is the Ezekiel’s closed house in the east (9),
shadow of God the Most High. the weaver Micah’s place in Bethlehem from which the
is the Holy Spirit. law goes forth,(10) the land of Ephratah,(11)
30. How marvellous and wonderful is Silondis’ (12)tree of life, (13) the healer of
this thing ! O bridge over which the ancient Nahum’s wounds,(14) Zechariah’s rejoicing,
fathers crossed from death unto life! O (15) the clean hall of Malachi.(16)
ladder(1) from earth to heaven, through you
the first creation was renewed. 37. O Virgin, you are the ideal and the
31. You were the hope of Adam (2) prophecy of the prophets, the favour of the
when he was driven out from paradise, the apostles, the mother of martyrs ; the sister
meekness of Abel who was killed through of angels ; the boast of the young men and
unrighteousness, the kindness of Seth, the virgins and the monks who are watchful
works of Enoch (3), the ark of Noah (4) day and night at your gates.
through which he was saved from evil’s 38. O Virgin, you were not conceived
destruction, the blessing and portion of through unclean lust, but in lawful marriage
Shem, you were born from Hannah and Joachim.
32. the tent of Abraham(5), Isaac’s 39. O Virgin, you did not grow in mirth
savour(6), the ladder (1) of Jacob, Joseph’s like the Hebrew daughters who stiffened
comforter, their necks, but you lived in the sanctuary
33. the tables of Moses(7), the bush at in holiness and purity.
40. O Virgin, you did not eat earthly
Sinai(8), the bells (9) on the garment of
bread but heavenly bread prepared in the
Aaron the priest, his rod (10) which heaven of heavens.
sprouted, blossomed and bore fruit, 41. O Virgin, you did not drink earthly
34. Joshua’s stone(11) of testimony, the drink, but heavenly drink poured from the
fleece of Gideon (12), Samuel’s jar of heaven of heavens.
ointment and horn of oil, Jesse’s root (13) of
which he boasted, (1) Songs 6:12. (2) Songs 3:11. (3) Songs
4:12. (4) 2King 7:1. (5) 1King 19:6. (6) Isa.7:14.
(1)Gen 28:12. (2) Gen 3:15. (3) Gn. 5:22-24. (4) Gn. (7)Dan. 2:35-46. (8) Hab. 2:3. (9) Ez. 44:1-5. (10)
Micah 4:2 (11) Micah 5:2. (12) Name of a
7. (5) Gn. 12:8. (6) Gn. 27:7. (7) Ex. 24:12. (8) Ex.
philosopher typifying Solomon. (13) Prv. 3:18.
3:12; Deu. 33:16; Lk. 20:37. (9) Ex. 28:33-35; (14) Nah. 3:19. (15) Zech. 9:9. (16) Mal. 3:1-5.
39:25 (10) Ex. 7:12; Nm. 17:8; Hb. 9:4. (11) Josh.
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42. O Virgin, you did not know 50. The Deity has no* place wherein to
uncleanness like the women who were stretch or contract himself but He fills every
before you, and would come after you, but place.
you are adorned with holiness and purity. 51. The Deity has neither* firmament
above nor foundation beneath, but He is
43. O Virgin, the depraved young men Himself the firmament and the foundation.
could not entice you, but the angels of
heaven visited you, and, as it was said, the 52. The Deity does not* stoop nor bow
priests and the high priests praised you. down the head to take up that which is on
earth, but all is in His hand as He showed
44. O Virgin, you were not espoused to Peter.
Joseph for coming together, but in order 53. The Deity has neither* chest nor back
that he might keep you in purity, and thus it by which he can be seen, and through
was fulfilled. which He can be limited, but He is covered
with the flame of fire and He is Himself the
45. When God the Father saw your purity flame of fire. The Deity is clean, pure, and
He sent you his radiant angel, named bright.
Gabriel, and he told you: “The Holy Spirit
shall come upon you, and the power of the 54. We believe that the Father Who
Highest shall overshadow you.”(1) sends is Father in His nature. We believe
that the Son Who is sent is Son in His
46. The Word came to you without being nature. We believe that the life-giving Holy
separated from the bosom of His Father; Spirit is Holy Spirit in His nature. Three
you conceived Him without* His being names but one God.
limited, and He stayed in your womb 55. It is not* with the Deity as it was with
without making subtraction from above or Abraham who was older than Isaac, or with
addition beneath. Isaac who was older than Jacob, but the
Father is not older than the Son, neither is
47. There abode in your womb the the Son older than the Holy Spirit, and the
inestimable and immeasurable* fire of the Holy Spirit is not younger than the Son,
godhead. It is not just to compare Him with neither is the Son younger than His Father.
earthly fire. Fire has limits and volume, but
of the Deity, it cannot* be said that it is like 56. It is not* with the Deity as it was with
this or even seems to be like this. Abraham who gave commands to Isaac, or
with Isaac who gave orders to Jacob, but
48. The Godhead has no* circuit like the the Father, being Father, does not give
sun and moon, nor stature like man, but He orders to the Son ; and the Son, being Son,
is mighty and sitting in His highest heaven is not exalted; and the Holy Spirit.
which neither the thought of man nor the
knowledge of angels can reach. Examples of theology called “apophatic” = “what
may not be believed or said.” It attempts to relate to
(*) > > > > > > God by considering “What He is not.” Since we are
(1) Lk. 1 : 35. only able to comprehend His energies, not His
essence, we use dictions, and even contradictions to
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57. But the Divine Father, Son and Holy 62. The Father, the Son, and the Holy
Spirit are one God, one kingdom, one Spirit draw. (1)
authority and one government. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
accustom. (2)
58. The Father, the Son and the Holy 63. The Father, the Son, and the
Spirit think. (1) The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit advise. (3)
Holy Spirit speak. (2) The Father, the Son The Father, the Son, and the Holy
and the Holy Spirit approve. (3) Spirit purify.
The Father, the Son, and the Holy
59. The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit cleanse.
Spirit take counsel. (4) The Father, the Son The Father, the Son, and the Holy
and the Holy Spirit utter the word. Spirit hallow. (4)
The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit 64. The Father, the Son, and the Holy
complete. (5) Spirit strengthen.
The Father, the Son, and the Holy
60. The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit encourage. The Father, the Son, and
Spirit create. (6) The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit teach.
the Holy Spirit unite. (7) The Father, the
65. The Father, the Son, and the Holy
Son and the Holy, Spirit create well. (8)
Spirit crown. The Father, the Son and the
61. The Father, the Son and the Holy Holy Spirit clothe. (5) The Father, the Son,
and the Holy Spirit grant grace.
Spirit send. (9)
66. The Father, the Son, and the Holy
The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
give authority. (10) Spirit sit. (6) The Father, the Son, and the
The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit judge. (7)
hear witness. (11) The Father, the Son, and the Holy
Spirit examine.
67. Thus we, without separating or
dividing, believe and confess the oneness
and unity so that it will not be divided or
(1) Thoughts like : “Let us create man in our . . .” (2) He separated. Let us distinguish (8) so that it
spoke and it was done Ps. 32 (33):9. (3) And God saw will not be confused.
everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very
good. Gen. 1:31. (4) They took counsel (Gen. 1:26 “Let
68. We do not say “three” as we say
Us . . .”) to create the world. (5) Completed the creation Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, but one is three
of the universe, making it habitable. (6) Created the persons.
cosmos. (7) Combined the elements of the cosmos,
producing earth, water, fire and wind. (8) Created Adam
(1) Draw man with the cords of love. (2) Fit man
and appointed elements to coalesce in their function: the
to adapt as he goes. (3) Advise man through Tradition:
earth to carry, the water to irrigate, the fire to metabolize
Life in Christ, the history of salvation as it stands from the
food and the air to sustain all the nerves in man’s body. (9)
Apostolic age, that the Church codified in the Scriptures.
Directing the course of the planets. (10) Authorized the
formation of the body in the womb. (11) The Father from (4) qedasi literally means “hallowing.” (5) Clothe with
heaven witnessed saying; This is my beloved Son, and the divine power that is grace. (6) They preside in the midst of
Holy Spirit rested upon Him in the shape of a dove. the congregation. (7) Search the hearts. (8) Distinguish
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69. We do not say One like Adam the peak of the holy Virgin, speaking of her
first creature, but three with one nature. conception which is wonderful to all, and
70. Now we hear the wicked Jews and the saying: O Virgin, when there abode in
unrighteous Ishmaelites, who, being your womb the fire of the Godhead,
without understanding, say God is one Whose face is fire, Whose clothes are
person and one body ; they are of a blind fire, Whose covering is fire, how did it
heart. not burn you?

71. Now we see the idolatrous heathen 81. In what part of your womb were the
whose idols are many and whose devils are seven curtains of the flame of fire
many. prepared and spread ? Were they in the
72. But we follow the leaders to the good right or the left side while you were such
way as the Apostles taught us saying : it is a small body?
as if 82. In what part of your womb was the
glittering cherubic throne, compassed by
73. The Father is the sun, the Son is the the flame of fire, prepared and planted
sun, and the Holy Spirit is the sun : but it is while you were a young bride?
one sun of righteousness over all. 83. How wonderful it is! A mother and a
74. The Father is fire, the Son is fire, and maid ; the narrowness of the womb and
the Holy Spirit is fire ; but it is one fire of the infinite; conception without
life in the highest heaven. intercourse, as a bee conceives, from the
voice of a word; milk (1) with virginity.
75. The Father is the dawn, the Son is the 84. When I think of this, my mind likes
dawn, and the Holy Spirit is the dawn : but to swim in the depth of your Son’s seas,
it is a single eastern dawn through which, and the billows from the hiding-place of
by the ray of its light, the darkness was your Beloved sweep across it.
destroyed. 85. Again when I think of this my mind
76. The Father is the vine, the Son is the likes to soar and ascend secretly and draw
vine and the Holy Spirit is the vine: but it back the curtains of the hiding-places of
is one vine of life from which all the world the Living One ; it becomes afraid of the
tasted. flame of fire and does not reach even one-
fourth of the way to heaven.
86. When I think of this my mind likes to
77. The Father is milk, the Son is milk and
mount the shoulders of the winds to fly
the Holy Spirit is milk: but it is one milk1 east, west, north and south to all the ends
unmixed. (of the world) to see the nature of the
78. Thus we believe and thus we confess creatures, to measure the depths of the
and say the creed. seas and to know the height of heaven,
and travelling thus to every part it
79. The people shall say the creed of the becomes faint and returns again to its
318. (Anaphora of the Three Hundred #1 - former place.
10: p. 86).
80. Let us now return again to (1) i.e. Milk to feed her baby even though she
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87. Now let us not further enquire or 95. And now let us glorify Him
even think of the greatness and saying Glory be to Thee, glory to Thy
profundity of Him Whose grandeur kingdom, glory with pure incense we
cannot worthily be praised, no, not by the offer to Thee.
tongues of the prophets nor of the
apostles. 96. At this time he shall offer in-
88. He is the mighty One Whom cense.
none can discern by subtle device_ but People : Remember us, Lord, in Thy
He became humble among us; He is the kingdom. . . . (Anaphora of the Apostles,
most high, to Whom none can attain_ #34: p. 43).
but among us He took upon Him the form
of a servant; He is the impalpable fire, * * *
but we saw Him and felt Him and ate and
drank with Him. 97. Priest : Jesus Christ, Son of the
Now let us praise Him saying. living God, from Whom is found every
89. People : Holy God, holy good gift and every perfect gift, became
Mighty, holy Living, Immortal .... man, fulfilled all the law of man yet
(See “Preparatory Service” # 174 : p. 33 without sin, and practiced the law of the
and Hebrews.
“Anaphora of St. John Chrysostom” #64 98. He was baptized by John,
- 67 : pp. 139 - 140). tempted in the wilderness, hungered and
* * * thirsted and did miracles.
99. In the same night in which He
90. O Virgin who gives the fruit that gave His soul to death He showed His
can be eaten, and the spring of that which disciples many signs concerning His
can be drunk sufferings, crucifixion, death, His re-
91. O Bread got from you, that gives surrection on the third day with body and
life and salvation to those who eat of it in soul, with bone and blood, as it was
faith. before, when His disciples were with
92. O Bread got from you, that is as Him on His right and left, and when there
hard as the stone of Admas (1) which was counted with them Judas whose
cannot be chewed, to those who do not creation was like the tares added to
eat of it in faith. wheat, and who betrayed Him.
93. O Cup got from you, that helps 100. Deacon : Priests, raise up your
those who drink of it in faith to indite hands.
wisdom, and that gives them life. 101. Priest : At that time Jesus
94. O Cup got from you, that Christ took bread in his holy, blessed,
intoxicates those who do not drink of it in pure and spotless hands
faith and causes them to stumble and fall 102. People : We believe that this is
and adds sin to them instead of the He, truly we believe.
remission of sin 103. Priest : He looked up to heaven
towards Thee His Father, interceded with
His parent, and committed his disciples
(1) A rocky place presumed to be between to Him to keep them from all evil:
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Blessed while He (it) was blessed (+ 113. Priest : Our Lord as it happened
three times), broke while He (it) was holy then bless, hallow and give this (Pointing)
cup (+ once over the cup, and once more
104. Then he shall indent the Host over both).
slightly with his thumb in five places People : Amen.
without separation.
114. Priest : And this my ministry,
105. And gave it to His disciples and purify and accept it and may it please Thee.
said unto them : take, eat this (pointing) People : Amen.
bread is My body which will be given to
you as a propitiation for the whole world. 115. Priest : And this priest who is with
me to help me in this ministry, and me,
106. People : Amen. Amen. Amen. make like Joseph and Nicodemus who
We believe and confess, we glorify Thee, wrapped Thy body.
O our Lord and our God: that this is He we People : Amen.
truly believe.
116. Priest : And this deacon sent
107. Priest : And likewise also the cup according to the law of ministry, suffer to
(+ three times) after supper : He pointed reach our great rank of priesthood, and
and said : Take, drink, this (pointing) cup is make him full of grace, righteousness and
My blood which the spear will shed for favour like Stephen who saw the Trinity
your sake. and marvelled and was astonished
through the descent of the Holy Spiritt.
108. He shall then move, the cup with People : Amen.
his right hand in the sign of the cross
117. Priest : And this people who have
109. People : Amen. Amen. Amen. gathered together in Thy holy church with
We believe and confess. priests and deacons, great and small, make
worthy to take Thy holy mystery ; have
110. Priest : And as often as you do compassion and do not judge them.
this, do it in remembrance of My death, and People : Amen. Lord pity us, Lord
proclaim the remembrance of My Spare us, Lord have mercy upon us.
resurrection. 118. Priest : Lord, have mercy upon
111. People : We proclaim Thy death, us, O Christ (three times).
Lord, and Thy holy resurrection, we believe The people shall repeat his words.
in Thine ascension and Thy second advent. 119. Deacon : With all the heart let us
We glorify Thee and confess Thee, we offer beseech the Lord our God that He grant
our prayer unto Thee and beg Thee, O our unto us the good communion of the Holy
Lord and our God. Spirit.

112. Priest : O Our Lord, as it 120. People : As it was, is and shall be

happened then bless, break and give this unto generations of generations, and
(pointing) bread (+ once). endless ages.
People : Amen.

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121. He then shall clip his finger into the the time of Thy sufferings before those who
Blood and sign the Body. pierced Thee
Priest : Grant it to all of them that take
of it, that it may be unto them for 130. O Bread found in the treasure
everlasting life. which Joseph obtained in merchandise, in
122. Grant us to be united through Thy which also he found the pearl of great price
Holy Spirit, and heal us by this oblation that 131. O Cup found in the house into
we may live in Thee for ever. which no man entered,
The people shall repeat his words. 132. O this sign of the cross (1)
separated from this host without being
123. Priest : Blessed be the name of the divided or alienated, but its appearance,
Lord, and blessed be He that comes in the taste and softness are the same :
name of the Lord, and let the name of His 133. As His divinity was not separated
glory be blessed. So be it. So be it. So be it or divided from His humanity so also this
blessed. sign of the cross (1) is not separated or
The people shall repeat his words. divided from this host

124. Priest : Send the grace of the Holy 134. Likewise also let Thy greatness be
Spirit upon us. united with our humility and our humility
The people shall repeat his words. with Thy greatness, Thou almighty Lord
our God.
125. Deacon : Arise for prayer. 135. Deacon : Pray ye.
People : Lord have mercy upon us. People : Our Father who art in heaven .
Priest : Peace be unto all of you. ..
People : And with your spirit. (see Anaphora #2, #69 : p. 62)
126. The priest The Prayer of Fraction: 136. Priest : Let us hear then, till our
God, Maker of all, the Source of all, the last breath, this word through which we will
Completer of all, the Almighty, the Holder be accused, judged and forgiven.
of all, Thou art He Whom angels, 137. As the Son came from the heaven
archangels, thrones, authorities, lords, of heavens for judgement and mercy, this
powers, the sun, the moon, the stars and the bread will be accused, judge and forgiver.
whole creation worship, because they are 138. Let the soul fear, the nerves
His subjects, dominions, and are ruled by tremble and the door of the heart be broken
Him. Though He was rich in everything yet by this terrible word.
He became poor in everything. 139. Now this divine bread has been
127. Love drew the mighty Son down broken and this life-giving cup has been
from His throne and led Him to death. prepared. Let him who desires to take,
128. O Ox, Who with Thy hand made no come: but first examine yourselves and
effort against those who draw Thee, but cleanse your bodies.
bowed down Thy neck to those who would 140. If there is anyone who is impure,
slay Thee. let him not approach, and if there is any
129. O Sheep dumb before Thy shearers ; O
Patience Who did not open Thy mouth at
(l), i.e. the central part of the Host (Asbadikon)
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one who hath fallen into sin, let him not O Thou Who is able to send forth that
forget it because it must not be forgotten. which is within and take within that which
141. If there is any one who disdisdains is without, hear now the cries of Thy people
this holy communion, let him not approach, who call upon Thee in righteousness.
but let him be prevented. As you see, this
bread is not as perishable as the earthly 150. Deacon : Worship the Lord with
bread (1), but it is the fire of the godhead fear.
(2). People : Before Thee, Lord, we
142. What mouth is that which takes in worship, and Thee do we glorify.
this bread, what teeth are those which
masticate this bread, and what stomach is 151. The priest shall say “The Prayer
that which can contain this bread? of Penitence.” (Anaphora of the Apostles:
143. And now let us say According to 72 - 88: pp. 47 - 48).
Thy mercy, our God, and not according to
our sins. 152. Deacon : Give heed.
144. People : According to Thy mercy Priest : Holy things for the holy.
. . . . (thrice). People : One is the holy Father, one is
145. Afterwards the people shall say : the holy Son, one is the Holy Spirit.
The hosts of the angels of the Saviour of 153. Priest : The Lord be with all of
the world stand before the Saviour of the you.
world and encircle the Saviour of the world, People : And with your spirit.
even the body and blood of the Saviour of Then the priest shall raise the whole
the Host with his hand and chant :
world. Lord have compassion upon us, O Christ.
And let us come before the face of the (three times in a loud chant and fifteen
Saviour of the world to praise Christ in times in a low chant).
faith that is His. The people shall repeat his words.
146. Asst. Deacon : Open ye the gates,
princes. Then the priest shall chant three times :
Lord, have compassion upon us, O Christ.
147. Deacon : Ye who are standing, The people shall chant twice : Lord,
bow your heads. have compassion upon us, O Christ.
148. We lay our souls before Thee, 154. Deacon : Ye that are penitent,
Lord, maker of all, the invisible God. We bow your heads.
humble ourselves to Thee, the humbler of 155. Then the priest shall turn to the
all. We worship Thee, Who created all to people and say Lord our God .. . .
worship Thee. We serve Thee, ruler of all. (Anaphora of the Apostles, 95 - 126:
149. O Thou Who discovers that which pp. 49 - 52).
is hidden and covers as in secret all that is 156. After receiving (the Holy
open. Communion) the following prayer shall be
said instead of “The Pilot of the Soul :”
(1) John 6 : 27.
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Priest: O ye, Christian people, as ye 162. Let us henceforth have love and
have gathered together on this day, so also meekness like the apostles, because they
may He gather you on the holy Mount of loved their Lord Who granted them
Sion and in the free Jerusalem in heaven (1). authority like His own
to bind and loose the bonds of wickedness.
157. And as ye have heard this voice of 163. Let us henceforth have silence and
Mary’s praise, likewise may He allow you patience like Mary because our Lord
to hear the word of the infants’ harps and praised her saying : And Mary has chosen
the angels’ song which softens even the that good part, which shall not be taken
very bones because of the multitude of its away from her (1).
melodies.
164. And now let us pray the Lord our
158. May He lead you where there were God, giver of grace.
stretched out the tabernacles of the flaming Deacon : Pray ye.
fire wherein the High Priest is, and wherein 165. Priest : O Virgin, remind Him
are the icon of His face, the pure crown, Who remembers, not forgetting any.
and the bright dress which the hand of man 166. O Virgin, remind Him of His birth,
did not make, but it was woven above. delivered from you at Bethlehem, of His
being wrapped in swaddling clothes and
159. May He lead you to where are the His being warmed by the breath of ass and
congregation of the holy prophets, the cow on the cold days.
congregation of the preaching Apostles, the 167. O Virgin, remind Him of his flight
congregation of the victorious martyrs, the with you when you fled from one country
congregation of the blessed righteous, the to another in the days of the cursed Herod.
congregation of the ordained priests, the 168. O Virgin, remind Him of the bitter
congregation of the watchful angels, and tears shed from your eyes and dropped on
the congregation of virgins and perfect the face of your beloved Son.
monks, with all the perfect congregations of 169. O Virgin, remind Him of
the one holy universal church, and with hunger, thirst, poverty, sadness and all the
them where there is the Ark of the trouble which you suffered together with
wilderness, that is our Lady Mary. Him.
170. Remind Him of mercy and not of
160. Let us not henceforth be decked destruction. Remind Him of compassion
with haughtiness or pride which clothe with and not of anger.
death and lead down to Hades. 171. Remind Him of the sinners and
not of the righteous. Remind him of the
161. Let us henceforth have humility impure and not the pure.
with purity, not only purity of the flesh 172. And now let us glorify the Father,
because the prophets saw the Lord through the Son, and the Holy Spirit, both now and
purity of the spirit, seeing Him face to face. ever, and unto the ages of ages.
People : Amen.

(1) Luke 10:42.

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173. Priest : The Laying on of the Hand.

We offer thanksgiving to God for all the
graces He has granted and because He
granted his Mother to be glorified through
this Anaphora, and because He made us
worthy to begin it through His kindness,
and through His will to complete it, He to
Whom be glory and Who is wise, unto
endless ages. Amen.
174. (I found in it the understanding that
any priest who celebrates this anaphora
does not sanctify Mary but he himself will
be sanctified, and all those who hear it will
be sanctified, because our Lady Mary is
always (1) sanctified in heaven and earth.)
175. May the accepted blessing of her
prayer, the perfect gift of her help, and the
compassion of her beloved Son, filling the
ends (of the world), be with our rulers ( . . .
) unto the close of the age. Amen.

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(1) Lk. 1 : 48

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