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The Prayer of the First Antiphon
PLriest:
ORD, our God, Whose dominion is incomparable and glory incomprehensible, Whose mercy is immeasuable, and love for mankind ineffable, look upon us and upon this holy house in Your loving­kindness, and grant to us and to those who pray with us Your abundant mercy and compassion.
FOR to You belong all glory, honor, and worship to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages. People: Amen.
The people chant the First Antiphon with the verses.
People: Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, Sav­ ior, save us. (three times)
The designated verses from the Psalms are sung with the hymn.
People:
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
BLESS the Lord, O my soul! And all that is within me, bless His holy name!
Blessed are You, O Lord!
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