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...full of [light], heaven-like altar-canopy of luminous descent! For the Anointed God, the Being from the Being, is ever ineffably sacrificed upon you, distributed to the Father for reconciliation [and] to us for expiation, [namely] His holy Body and Blood. For the sake of the accomplishment of His holy economy (*tnōrēnut‘iwn* [incarnational dispensation]), He grants remission to the builder of this temple. O immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of God (*Astuacacin* [Theotokos]), the holy Church confesses you, from whom was given the Bread of immortality and the cup of gladness unto us. Render blessings unto Her in spiritual song! [DEACON:] Bless, Lord! [PRIEST:] Blessed is the kingdom of the Father, and...

RUBRIC: And the *žamamut* (introit) is said according to the proper of the day. Find [it] on pages 365–383.

[DCN.] Again in peace [let us beseech the Lord]. Bless, Lord. [PR.] Blessing and glory [to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and always and unto the ages of ages. Amen.] Peace [to all]. [CHOIR.] And with your spirit. [DCN.] Let us bow down to God. [CHOIR.] Before You, O Lord. [PR.] Lord our God, whose power is unsearchable [and whose glory is incomprehensible...]