• The preparation the Holy Gifts may take place before the Divine Liturgy begins. The preparation takes place at the altar of prothesis, which is prepared for that purpose.
• The celebrant censes the Oblations and a procession is made to the back of the church, and up the center aisle.
• If the altar of prothesis is used, the Divine Liturgy continues with the 26th Psalm.

Let us pray.

Accept, O holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, this unspotted host which, I, unworthy servant, offer unto Thee, my living and true God, for my innumerable sins, offenses, and negligences, and also for those here present and for all faithful Christians, both living and dead, that it may avail me and them unto life everlasting. Amen.

O God, who in creating human nature hast wonderfully dignified it and still more wonderfully reformed it, grant that by the mystery of this water and wine, we may become partakers of His Divine Nature, Who deigned to partake of our human nature, Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.

We offer unto Thee, O Lord, the chalice of salvation, beseeching Thy mercy, that it may ascend before Thy Divine Majesty as a sweet odour for our salvation and that of the whole world. Amen.

Accept us, O Lord, in the spirit of humility and contrition of heart; and grant that the Sacrifice we offer this day in Thy sight may be pleasing to Thee, O Lord God.

Come, O almighty and eternal God the Sanctifier, bless this Sacrifice prepared for the glory of Thy Holy Name.

• The congregation is seated while the clergy perform the ablutions.
• The celebrant then recites, alone:

I will wash my hands in innocency, O Lord, and so will I go to Thine altar.
That I may show the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all Thy wondrous works.
Lord, I have loved the habitation of Thy house, and the place wherein Thine honour dwelleth.
O shut not up my soul with the sinners, nor my life with the bloodthirsty,
In whose hands is wickedness, and their right hand is full of gifts.
But as for me, I will walk innocently, O deliver me and be merciful unto me.
My foot standeth right, I will praise the Lord in the congregation.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be through all ages of ages. Amen.

Let us pray.

Receive, O Holy Trinity, this oblation which we make to Thee in memory of the passion, resurrection, and ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ, and in honour of the glorious and blessed ever virgin Mary, Theotokos, of blessed John the Baptist, the holy apostles Peter and Paul, and of all Thy saints; that it may be available to their honour and our salvation: and that they may vouchsafe to intercede for us in heaven, whose memory we celebrate on earth, through the same Christ our Lord, Amen.

• The congregation stands.

R. May the Lord receive the sacrifice at thy hands to the praise and glory of His Name, to our benefit, and that of all His Holy Church.

• Here is read the SECRET, proper to the day.

The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.

• The Sursum Corda is sung here.

• The Congregation kneels at the Sanctus.
• The celebrant continues.

• The celebrant then reads the Canon of the Liturgy.

• Here are remembered those for whom special intentions are made.

• All join in saying:

• The celebrant then continues:

Which Offering, we beseech Thee, O God, to bless +, consecrate, + approve, make worthy and acceptable in every way, that It may become for us the +Body and +Blood, of Thy most Beloved Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 

• The Celebrant elevates the host to the level of his eyes, returns the host to the altar and makes a slight bow. The Server rings the bell once during the elevation, and once during the bow.

For this is the chalice of my Blood of the new and eternal covenant; the mystery of faith, which shall be shed for you and for many unto the forgiveness of sins.

• The Celebrant elevates the chalice to eye level, returns it to the Altar and then makes a slight bow. The bell rings at the elevation and bow. While elevating the chalice, he says:

• The celebrant continues:

Upon which vouchsafe to look with a favorable and serene countenance, and to accept them as Thou wert graciously pleased to accept the gifts of our patriarch Abraham, and that which Thy high priest, Melchisedech offered unto Thee, a holy Sacrifice, a spotless Victim. 

We humbly beseech Thee, Almighty God, to command that these things be borne by the hands of Thy Holy Angel to Thine Altar on high, into the presence of Thy Divine Majesty, that so many of us as shall partake at this Altar of the most Sacred Body and Blood of Thy Son, may be filled with all heavenly benediction. Thorough the same Christ our Lord. Amen. 

To us sinners also, Thy servants, confiding in the multitude of Thy mercies, grant some lot and partnership with Thy Holy Apostles and Martyrs, (Here individual saints may be commemorated) and with all Thy Saints, into whose company we pray Thee of Thy mercy admit us, not weighing our merits, but pardoning our offences. Through Christ our Lord, by Whom O Lord, Thou dost ever create, sanctify, quicken, bless and bestow upon us all these good things:

For by Him, and with Him, and in Him, is to Thee, God the Father Almighty in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory throughout all ages of ages. Amen.

Instructed by saving precepts and following the Divine institution, we presume to say: 

ALL: Who art in heaven, hallowed by Thy Name, Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

• The Celebrant continues:

Deliver us, we beseech Thee, from all evils past, present and to come, and at the intercession of the holy, glorious and blessed ever virgin Mary, Theotokos; of Thy blessed Apostles Peter, Paul, Andrew, and all Thy Saints, graciously give peace in our time, that aided by the help of Thy loving kindness, we may both be ever free from sin and secure from all disquietude. Through the same Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.

The peace of the Lord be always with you.
R. And with thy spirit.

May this mixture and Consecration of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ be effectual for us who receive it unto eternal life.

R. Amen.

• Then is said or sung

• Altogether in unison if sung - Alternately with Priest if said.

• Note: Agnus Dei endings for Requiems:

• The following is omitted in Requiems.

• Here the clergy exchange the symbolic Kiss of Peace.
• The Kiss of Peace may then be transmitted to the congregation in the form of a blessing.
• The following two prayers may be omitted if the Prayer of Humble Access (an optional prayer) is recited:

Let not the participation of Thy Body, O Lord Jesus Christ, which we albeit unworthy, receive be to us for judgement and condemnation; but by Thy goodness may It be a safeguard and remedy to both soul and body, who with God the Father, in unity with the Holy Spirit, livest and reignest, God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen. 

• The celebrant now says:

• The celebrant now says thrice:

May the Body of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was given for me, preserve my body and soul unto everlasting life. Amen.

What reward shall I give unto the Lord for all the benefits He hath done unto me? I will receive the cup of salvation, and call upon the Name of the Lord, which is worthy to be praised; so shall I be safe from mine enemies.

May the Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was shed for me, preserve my body and soul unto everlasting life.

• Here the congregation who arrived after the General Confession makes their confession.

I confess to God, to Blessed Mary, ever virgin, to all the Saints, and to you, Father, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed, by my own fault. I beg Holy Mary, the Blessed Theotokos, all the Saints of God, and you, Father, to pray for me.

Almighty God have mercy upon you, forgive you all your sins, and bring you to everlasting life. Amen.

May the Almighty and Merciful Lord grant you pardon, + absolution and remission of all your sins. Amen.

• The celebrant continues:

• The celebrant:

• The celebrant and the congregation declare thrice:

• Here shall all chrismated Orthodox Christians advance to the altar rail to receive Holy Communion under the form of both Sacred Species, receiving the Holy Host upon the tongue and partaking of the Precious Blood from the Chalice.

The Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was shed for thee, preserve thy body and soul unto everlasting life. Amen.

• If you are not to receive Holy Communion, make an act of spiritual communion during the Communion of the Priest and People:

I worship thee, Lord Jesus, and kneeling unto thee,
As thou didst come to Mary, I pray thee come to me.

• The congregation, having received the Holy Communion, return to the pews, and kneeling, give thanks for the precious Gifts which they have received.
• The congregation should remain kneeling (if not physically disabled) until the doors of the Tabernacle be closed.
• The congregation is seated.
• The Celebrant continues:

May the Body and Blood which we have received, cleave unto our hearts, O Lord; and grant that no stain of sin may remain in us, having been fed with this pure and Holy Sacrament. Who livest and reignest in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, through all ages of Ages. Amen.

• The congregation stands.

God has gone up with acclaim, the Lord has risen with the sound of the trumpet.
R. Blessed is our God always, now and ever, and unto all ages of ages. Amen. 

Let us pray.

• The celebrant then recites the Collects, the congregation devoutly kneeling.

Then follows one of these alternative forms:

Ite missa est.
R. Deo gratias.

Go in peace, the Liturgy is ended.
R. Thanks be to God.

Let us bless the Lord. (Lent and Advent)
R. Thanks be to God

May they rest in peace. (Requiems)
R. And let perpetual light shine upon them. Amen

• If a recessional hymn be used, the people shall stand during it, and in any event during the retirement of the clergy. They shall then be seated and remain so till the altar candles be extinguished. Then shall the priest give the dismissal, concluding with these words:

In the Name of the Father, + and of the Son, + and of the + Holy Spirit. Amen.