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== Liturgy of the Catechumens Word==(Liturgy of the Catechumens)
=== Rites of Entrance ===
After a more or less quiet exchange between the priest and deacon, if one is serving, the Divine Liturgy begins with the memorable exclamation from the priest, "Blessed is the kingdom of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages." The assembled faithful respond, "Amen."
The service continues with the [[Litany of Fervent Supplication]], which is marked by an insistent triple repitition of "Lord, have mercy." On certain days this Litany is followed by the Litany for the Departed.
The [[''Liturgy of the Catechumens]] Word'' is concluded by a litany praying for the continued growth of the [[catechumen]]s in faith, leading up to the day of their baptism. Though many churches do not have catechumens in attendance, this litany remains in the liturgy and serves as a constant reminder of the [[Great Commission]], the foundation of the Church as [[mission]] to the world.
== Liturgy of the Faithful Eucharist==(Liturgy of the Faithful)
=== The Great Entrance ===
As the assembly begins chanting the [[Cherubic Hymn]], the celebrants go to the ''[[Table of oblation|prothesis]]'' or table of preparation. The priest presents the [[diskos]] to the deacon and takes the [[chalice]] himself. The deacon leads the priest through the north door of the icon screen. The clergy bring the gifts in procession to the holy doors, the central doors of the icon screen, while the deacon calls the faithful to attention, asking that the Lord will remember all people in his kingdom. As the holy gifts are carried solemnly through the holy doors, the assembled faithful conclude the Cherubic Hymn. ''(Note: if a deacon is not present, the priest makes this entrance with the diskos and chalice alone.)''
