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Seven parts of the Holy
Eucharist
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Introductory
Rites: From the beginning of
the Eucharist up to the Resurrection hymn
(Lord of all we praise you). It includes
angels’ hymn, Lord’s Prayer, Psalms,
incensing and resurrection hymn.
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Liturgy of the
Word: From Trisagion (three
times praising the holy God with the
angels) up to Prayer of the faithful.
There are four readings on Sundays and
feast days followed by homily. Ordinary
days there are only two readings, one from
the epistles and the Gospel.
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Rite of
Preparation: Includes washing
of hands, preparation of offertory gifts,
offertory hymn, offertory prayer, the
creed, kissing the altar and request of
the priest for prayer from people.
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Consecration
rites (Anaphora): There are
four anaphora prayers. After the third
one, there are Consecration or institution
narrative and intercessory prayers. After
the fourth anaphora, there is invocation
of the Holy Spirit (Epiclesis)
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Rite of Breaking
of bread: This rite includes
reconciliation and incensing rites,
worshipping and blessing of the holy bread
and wine.
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Rite of
Communion: This includes
proclamation of mutual reconciliation with
God and fellowmen, Lord’s Prayer,
receiving communion and prayers for grace.
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Concluding rites:
Thanksgiving prayers, final blessing and
the sealing prayer.
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