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The Rite of Myron and Ghalilaion | Coptic Reads

The Rite of Myron and
Ghalilaion

Author:Pope Shenouda IIIPublisher:The Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate, CairoPublish Year:1981Pages:41Categories:LiturgyDescription:Our Coptic Church has received divine grace guiding us to prepare the holy Myron, explaining the origin and prayers for making the holy Myron and Ghalilaon. Written by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III under the title The Rite of Myron and Ghalilaon, the text encompasses distinct chapters starting with Firstly, the origin of Myron and a summary of its history; Secondly, the ingredients of Myron and its cooking; Thirdly, the sanctification of Myron; Fourthly, the sanctification of Ghalilaon; Fifthly, the Liturgy of the Offering on the day of sanctification; Sixthly, the arrangement of the first week of Pentecost to the New Sunday; and Seventhly, the rite of depositing the holy leaven. May the Holy Spirit grant this holy oil to become a garment of salvation and a pledge of eternal life.

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