The Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, or simply (if ungrammatically) Presanctified Liturgy, is an Eastern Orthodox liturgical service for the celebration of the Eucharist on the weekdays of Great Lent. Since it is not appropriate to celebrate the joyful Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom during this penetential season, the Presanctified Liturgy is celebrated in its place. It combines Vespers with a communion service; the Eucharist which is given out consists of the Eucharistic Bread (consecrated at the previous Sunday's Divine Liturgy) mixed with un-consecrated wine. Although it is possible to celebrate this service on any weekday of Great Lent, common parish practice is to celebrate it only on Wednesdays and Fridays. The Vladimir Icon, one of the most venerated of Orthodox Christian icons of the Virgin Mary. ... The Divine Liturgy is the common term for the eucharistic service of the Byzantine tradition of Christian liturgy. ... The Eucharist or Communion or The Lords Supper, is the rite that Christians perform in fulfillment of Jesus instruction, recorded in the New Testament, to do in memory of him what he did at his Last Supper. ... Weekdays are the days of the week which are not part of the weekend, i. ... Great Lent is the greatest fasting period in the church year in Eastern Christianity, which prepares Christians for the greatest feast of the church year, Easter (or Holy Pascha). Although it is in many ways similar to Lent in Western Christianity, there are important differences in the timing of Lent... The Divine Liturgy is the common term for the eucharistic service of the Byzantine tradition of Christian liturgy. ... In general, the term Saint refers to someone who is exceptionally virtuous and holy. ... Saint John Chrysostom John Chrysostom (347 - 407) was a notable Christian bishop and preacher from the 4th and 5th centuries in Syria and Constantinople. ... Repentance is the feeling and act in which one recognizes and tries to right a wrong, or gain forgiveness from someone that they wronged. ... Vespers is the evening prayer service in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox liturgies of the canonical hours. ... The Eucharist or Communion or The Lords Supper, is the rite that Christians perform in fulfillment of Jesus instruction, recorded in the New Testament, to do in memory of him what he did at his Last Supper. ... To consecrate an inanimate object is to dedicate it in a ritual to a special purpose, usually religious. ... Wine is an alcoholic beverage produced by the fermentation of grapes and grape juice. ... A parish is a type of administrative subdivision. ...

The Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts was first documented by Gregory Dialogus, who was the papal legate to Constantinople. At one time it was supposed that he had come up with the idea himself, but now it is generally supposed that he simply recorded what was otherwise being practiced at Constantinople. Pope Saint Gregory I or Gregory the Great (ca. ... A Papal Legate -from the Latin, authentic Roman title Legatus- is a personal representative of the Pope to the nations, or rather to some part of the universal church. ... Map of Constantinople. ... Map of Constantinople. ...

This Liturgy is also mentioned in the Canons of the seventh century Quinisext Council: In Western culture, canon law is the law of the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches. ... ( 6th century - 7th century - 8th century - other centuries) Events Islam starts in Arabia, the Quran is written, and Arabs subjugate Syria, Iraq, Persia, Egypt, North Africa and Central Asia to Islam. ... This article incorporates text from the public domain Catholic Encyclopedia This particular council of Constantinople, held in 692 under Justinian II, is generally known as the Council in Trullo, because it was held in the same domed hall where the Sixth General Council had met. ... A council is a group of people who usually possess some powers of governance. ...

On all days of the holy fast of Lent, except on the Sabbath, the Lord's Day, and the holy day of the Annunciation, the Liturgy of the Presanctified is to be served (Canon 52,692).

PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR AND THE GIFTS:

Priest: "pray, brethren, that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father"

All: "may the Lord set this sacrafice into you hands for the good and the good of all church" (traditional form)

PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS:

Priest: "the Lord be with you"

All: "and also with you"

Priest: "lift up your hearts"

All: "we lift them up to the Lord"

Priest: "let us give thanks to the Lord our God"

All: "it is right to give him thanks and praise"

Priest: "let us proclaim the mystery of faith"

All: "Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again"

All: "Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed"

THE LORD'S PRAYER:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be 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.

Priest: Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our day. In your mercy keep us free from sin and protect us from all anxiety as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

All: For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever.

SIGN OF PEACE

Priest: Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles: I leave you peace, my peace I give you. Look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom, where you live forever and ever."

All: "Amen"

Priest: "The peace of the Lord be with you always."

All: "and also with you"

Priest: "Let us offer each other a sign of peace."

All: turn to one another shaking the hand and spreading God's peace

BREAKING OF THE BREAD:

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace.

External links

• Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts from the website of the Orthodox Church in America

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