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THE
BISHOP'S BLESSING
The
Deacon having addressed the Hierarch and the people, the Bishop, facing
south towards the Benedictional book, but with his right hand upraised
in blessing over the people, chants the petitions. On Sept. 14 they are
as follows.
Bishop’s Blessing
Deus qui per
May
God, Whose will it was to save the world by His Cross,
whose exaltation He hath caused you to celebrate today, be pleased to
protect you for ever by the defence of that same Cross. Choir:
Amen. Bishop:
May
the aid of the Holy Cross be ever present with you, and may its mysteries
be ever present for you, and may this its solemn feast be your well-being
in both lives. Choir:
Amen.
May
your life be magnified with heavenly gifts, and may your souls there be
granted a place, where He reigneth, Who by the Cross redeemed you--the Son
of God. Choir:
Amen.
Which
may He deign to grant, Whose kingdom and dominion abideth without end,
unto the ages of ages. Choir:
Amen.
Here
the Hierarch turns westwards to the people and blesses them solemnly,
chanting:
May
the blessing of God almighty, of the + Father, and of the
+ Son, and of the
Holy + Spirit, come down upon you, and remain for ever.
Choir:
Amen.
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