Censing

Definition

The ritual use of incense, performed at the opening of Vespers, during the Polyeleos, at the lity, and before the Gospel.

Psalm 103 — By David. Praise the Lord, O my soul. With all that is within me, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul. Do not forget all his kind deeds. He is the one who forgives all your sins, who heals all your…
Psalms 134 and 135 — A song of ascents. Attention! Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who serve in the Lord’s temple during the night. Lift your hands toward the sanctuary and praise the Lord. May the Lord, the Creator of…
Luke 2:29-32 (Now lettest Thou) — “Now, according to your word, Sovereign Lord, permit your servant to depart in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples: a light, for revelation to the…