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Prayer of the Service Lord, who in your mercy and pity heal the afflictions of our souls and bodies, sanctify this oil, Master, that it may be for those who are anointed with it for healing and relief of every passion, bodily disease, stain of flesh and spirit and every evil; that through it your all-holy Name, of Father, Son and Holy Spirit, may be glorified now and for ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
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Ταχύς
εις αντίληψιν, μόνος υπάρχων Χριστέ,
ταχείαν την άνωθεν, δείξον επίσκεψιν, τοις πάσχουσι δούλοις Σου· λύτρωσαι
νοσημάτων, και πικρών αλγηδόνων· έγειρον του υμνείν Σε, και δοξάζειν
απαύστως· πρεσβείαις της Θεοτόκου, μόνε Φιλάνθρωπε.
As you alone, O Christ, are quick to help, quickly show your visitation from high to your servants who are suffering; free them from diseases and bitter pains; raise them up to praise you and glorify you unceasingly; at the prayers of the Mother of God, only Lover of mankind. - Apolytikion of the Service
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The Sacrament of Holy Unction (Holy Oil/Euchelaion) Every Sacrament has its roots in the Word of God, the Bible. We find the roots of the Sacrament of Holy Unction in the Epistle of St. James: Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the Presbyters of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the Name of the Lord. (James 5:14)
In the past, this Sacrament was done in the context of the Divine Liturgy; today, however, it is done as a separate service. This Sacrament can be conducted on any day of the year. However, the Church has designated this Sacrament to be celebrated every Holy Wednesday .
In this service, 7 Epistle readings, 7 Gospel readings, and 7 Prayers are read. This is because this Sacrament used to take place over a seven-day period (and not that it was done by seven priests, as some people say).
At the services completion, all the faithful come and receive the blessing of the Holy Oil, being anointed by the Priest or Bishop, for healing of soul and body.
This Sacrament does not replace Holy Confession, but it is a great way for all to get prepared for Holy Communion.
The Biblical Readings of the Sacrament 1st Epistle: James 5:10-16 1st Gospel: Luke 10:25-37 2nd Epistle: Romans 15:1-7 2nd Gospel: Luke 19:1-11 3rd Epistle: 1Corinthians 12:27-13:7 3rd Gospel: Matthew 10:1, 5-8 4th Epistle: 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1 4th Gospel: Matthew 8:14-23 5th Epistle: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 5th Gospel: Matthew 25:1-14 6th Epistle: Galatians 5:22-6:2 6th Gospel: Matthew 15:14-29 7th Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-24 7th Gospel: Matthew 9:9-13
For the complete text of the service in English, click here. For the complete text of the service in Greek, click here. |
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