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The Divine Liturgy Of The Armenian Church - page 5/12 (The Mass)
OFFERTORY
The celebrant prepares himself to present to the Lord the holy offerings and prays in a low voice.
Meanwhile the Choir sings
Choir: The body of the Lord and the blood of the redeemer are in front of us. The invisible heavenly powers sing and say with stirring voice: holy, holy, holy Lord of hosts.
Celebrant: None of us, bound by disease and human passions, is worthy to approach your altar or to serve you, glorious King; because to minister to you is the very essence of the great and awesome hosts of heaven.
           Yet, through your immeasurable goodness, you, infinite Word of the Father, became man and revealed yourself as our chief priest and as the Lord of all you gave us the priesthood of this sacrifice. For you are our Lord God who rules over those who are in heavens and on earth…
           I pray you, only good and quick to hear, look upon me, your sinful servant… Cleanse my soul and my mind… Do not turn your face away from me and do not reject me… make your sinful and unworthy servant worthy to offer these gifts…
Celebrant: Through the grace and love unto mankind of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ, with whom to you, Father, and to the Holy Spirit is due glory, power, and honor, now and always and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
           Peace to all.
Deacon: Also with your spirit.
Celebrant: Greet one another with the holy kiss…
KISS OF PEACE (Stand)
In the Armenian Rite the sign of peace and of love is exchanged at the beginning of the Sacrifice, in accordance with the Lord's commandment: "First be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your sacrifice" (Mat 5:24).
Assembly: Christ was revealed in our midst,
           God, the one who is, is seated here.
           The hymn of peace resounded,
           This holy greeting was ordered.
           The Church became one,
           This kiss is given as bond of fullness.
           Enmity has been removed,
           Love has been spread among us all.
           And now, ministers, singing aloud
           Give blessing with one accord.
           To the one God whom
           the seraphim sing the holy



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