Communion begins among the higher [[clergy]], [[bishop]]s, [[priest]]s, and [[deacon]]s, before the Lamb is mixed with the wine for communion of the laity. Communion of the [[laity]] is usually by spoon directly from the chalice to the communicant. Except for a portion of the communion that may be held in reserve for communion of the sick before the next Divine Liturgy, the remaining portion of the Body and Blood of Christ is consumed by the clergy at the conclusion the service.