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The central [[prayer]] of the [[Eucharist]] is the Eucharistic Prayer, often called the canon in the West but called the '''anaphora''' (the "offering up") in the Byzantine tradition.
==Eucharistic Prayer==
There are three somewhat overlapping parts to the Eucharistic Prayer, : the Thanksgiving, the Anamnesis, and the [[Epiclesis]]. But before the prayer can begin, there must be solemn expressions of [[love]] and of [[faith]]. Unity in love and in faith is needed for our self-offering and communion with [[God]]. We first hear: "Let us love one another that with one mind we may confess. Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the Trinity, one in essence and undivided." The "kiss of peace" exchanged by the clergy, and the [[Symbol of Faith]] is chanted.
===Thanksgiving===
This section is called the anamnesis or oblation in that it references Jesus' command, at least implicitly, to "do this in memory of me" and states that the gifts of bread and wine are offered to God in memory of Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and second coming. It culminates in the priest or deacon elevating the bread and wine while the priest exclaims: "Thine own of thine own we offer unto thee on behalf of all and for all."
===Epiclesis===
[[Epiclesis]] is the Invocation or ‘calling down’ of the Spirit on the Holy Gifts
==Source==
[http://oca.org/OCchapter.asp?SID=2&ID=101 The Orthodox Faith], Written by the V. Rev. Thomas Hopko
[[Category:Liturgics]]
