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The central [[prayer]] of the [[Eucharist]] is the Eucharistic Prayer, often called the canon in the West but called the '''anaphora''' (the Greek ἀναφορά for "offering up") , although in the Byzantine traditionWest it is also called the "Eucharistic Prayer," the "Canon of the Mass" (or "eucharistic canon"), or the "Great Thanksgiving."
==Eucharistic prayer==There are three somewhat overlapping parts to the Eucharistic Prayer: the Thanksgiving, the Anamnesis, and the [[Epiclesis]]. But before the prayer can begin, there must be solemn expressions of [[love]] and of [[faith]]. Unity in love and in faith is needed for our self-offering and communion with [[God]]. We first hear: "Let us love one another that with one mind we may confess. Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the Trinity, one in essence and undivided." The "kiss Structure of peace" exchanged by the clergy, and the [[Symbol of Faith]] is chanted. Anaphora==
6. The '''institution narrative''' recounts Christ’s institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper: “… who, when he had come and fulfilled all the dispensation for us, in the night in which he was given up….” The narrative includes his words over he bread and wine – “This is my body…” and “This is my blood….” 7. The '''anamnesis''' is the recalling before God of the saving acts of Christ: “Remembering this saving commandment and all those things which have come to pass for us: the Cross, the Tomb, the Resurrection on the third day, the Ascension into heaven, the Sitting at the right hand, and the second and glorious Coming.” 8. The '''offering''' of the sacrifice to God: “Thine own of Thine own we offer unto Thee, on behalf of all and for all.” 9. The '''[[epiclesis]]''' is the calling down of the Holy Spirit on the Gifts to transform them into the Body and Blood of Christ. 10. The '''intercessions''' begin with the commemoration of the saints, including the singing of the Megalynarion, followed by intercessions for the living and those who have fallen asleep in the Lord. 11. The '''doxology''' is the concluding praise of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit that precedes the Amen of the people. ==SourceSources== *[httpR.C.D. Jasper and G.J. Cuming, ''Prayers of the Eucharist://ocaEarly and Reformed'', third ed.org/OCchapterLiturgical Press, 1987.asp?SID=2&ID=101 ISBN 0814660851*Casimir Kucharek, ''The Orthodox Faith]Byzantine-Slav Liturgy of St John Chrysostom: Its Origin and Evolution''. Alleluia Press, by the V. Rev1971. Thomas HopkoISBN 9780911726060
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