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The Priestly Blessing or priestly benediction (Hebrew: ברכת כהנים; translit. birkat kohanim), also known in rabbinic literature as raising of the hands (Hebrew nesiat kapayim), [1] rising to the platform (Hebrew aliyah ledukhan), [2] dukhenen (Yiddish from the Hebrew word dukhan – platform – because the blessing is given from a raised rostrum), or duchening, [3] is a Hebrew prayer ...
The Epistle to the Hebrews calls Jesus the supreme "high priest," who offered himself as a perfect sacrifice (Hebrews 7:23–28). Protestants believe that through Christ they have been given direct access to God, just like a priest; thus the doctrine is called the priesthood of all believers. God is equally accessible to all the faithful, and ...
In this case, the priest will not bless each vestment before putting it on, but rather cross himself, kiss the cross on the vestment and put it on. Taking in his right hand the Sticharion and making three reverences toward the East to the Holy Doors, the Priest blesses it: Blessed is our God + at all times, now and always and for ever and ever ...
In verse 11b, the holiness of God, whom Jesus calls "Father", can be contrasted with "the unholiness of the world", [13] or the "unholy atmosphere" in which Jesus' disciples remain. [18] The Jerusalem Bible and Richard Francis Weymouth's version of the New Testament both suggest the reading "keep [them] true to your/thy name". [19] [20]
The usual beginning starts with a blessing by the priest, which is usually: Blessed is our God, always now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. However, if there is no priest, the reader says: Through the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us. Then, the reader continues: Amen.
The priest represented humankind before God. While humankind took the office of priesthood in their weakness, Jesus holds the position with an indestructible power that overcomes the weakness of humanity as described throughout the book of Hebrews. [21] The atoning death of Christ is at the heart of his work as High Priest. Metaphors are used ...
However, that title can be given to Jesus, "the apostle and high priest of our profession". [25] The psalm is used in the Epistle to the Hebrews to justify the award of the title "High Priest" to Jesus from Scripture. [26] Henry notes: "Melchizedek was 'a priest upon his throne' (Zech. 6:13), so is Christ, king of righteousness and king of peace.
Priest: And make this Bread itself the precious Body of our Lord and God and Saviour Jesus Christ, (Deacon [pointing to the chalice: Amen. Bless, Master, the Holy Cup.) Priest: And that which is in this Cup, the precious Blood itself of our Lord and God and Saviour Jesus Christ, (Deacon [pointing to both]: Amen. Bless them both, Master.)