Living PrayerPrayers for the Deacons
1 min read
As usual at the end of the morning prayers the reader reads the lessons of the day from the Old Testament which is an imitation of the worship of the Jews.
(One kauma) Prayers for the Deacons
While entering the chancel, the deacon shall say
Proceeding to the altar and bowing before it he says in to the sanctuary God, who gives joy to my childness.
Proceeding to the altar and bowing before it he says
Into Thy house have I entered O God, and before Thy throne have I worshipped, O heavenly King; forgive me all the sins that I have committed against Thee.
Going round the altar and kissing its corners he says
Bind Thou, O Lord, our assemblies with chains, even to the corners of Thy sanctuary. Thou art my God, I will give thanks to Thee. Thou art my God, I will glorify Thee.