A COMMENTARY ON
THE DIVINE LITURGY
Introduction
The Divine Liturgy is divided into three parts:
1. The “Proskomidi”, or preparation of the Holy Gifts. (Not visible to the Faithful).
2. The “Liturgy of the Catechumens”, (the students or learners of the faith).
3. The “Liturgy of the Faithful”, (Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist).
1. The “Proskomidi”, or preparation of the Holy Gifts. (Not visible to the Faithful).
2. The “Liturgy of the Catechumens”, (the students or learners of the faith).
3. The “Liturgy of the Faithful”, (Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist).
Priest prepares the Holy Gifts during the Prothesis
THE PROSKOMIDI
or OFFICE of the OBLATION
The Priest, fully vested Click to Learn more about the Priest’s Vestments proceeds to the Table of Preparation called “PROTHESIS” or “PROSKOMIDI”. The Prothesis Table is always located inside the sanctuary and usually on the wall to the left of the Altar Table. The PROSKOMIDI is the preparation of the Holy Gifts, the Bread and Wine for the Divine Liturgy. (The Prothesis depicts the birthplace of Our Lord Jesus). READ MORE