Then we all rise together and offer prayers for ourselves...and for all
others, wherever they may be, so that we may be found righteous by
our life and actions, and faithful to the commandments, so as to
obtain eternal salvation. When the prayers are concluded we
exchange the kiss.
Then someone brings bread and a cup of water and wine mixed
together to him who presides over the brethren. He takes them and
offers praise and glory to the Father of the universe, through the
name of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and for a considerable time
he gives thanks that we have been judged worthy of these gifts.
When he has concluded the prayers and thanksgivings, all present
give voice to an acclamation by saying: ‘Amen.’ When he who
presides has given thanks and the people have responded, those who
we call deacons give to those present the “eucharisted” bread, wine
and water and take them to those who are absent.
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