The Prayer of the Proskomide
The Prayer of the Proskomide
Priest (in a low voice): Lord, God Almighty, You alone are holy. You accept a sacrifice of praise from those who call upon You with their whole heart. Receive also the prayer of us sinners and let it reach Your holy altar. Enable us to bring before You gifts and spiritual sacrifices for our sins and for the transgressions of the people. Make us worthy to find grace in Your presence so that our sacrifice may be pleasing to You and that Your good and gracious Spirit may abide with us, with the gifts here presented, and with all Your people.
Priest: Through the mercies of Your only begotten Son with whom You are blessed, together with Your all holy, good, and life giving Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages.
People: Amen.
Priest: Peace be with all.
People: And with your spirit.
Deacon: Let us love one another that with one mind we may confess:
(The Priest kisses the holy Gifts saying:)
Priest: I love You, Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer.
(At this time it is customary for the kiss of peace to be exchanged.)
People: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Trinity one in essence and inseparable.
Deacon: Guard the doors. Wisdom. Let us be attentive.