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The Litany for Ordinations

*For use at Ordinations as directed.  On Ember Days or other occasions, 
if desired, this Litany may be used for the Prayers of the People at the 
Eucharist or the Daily Office, or it may be used separately.*

God the Father,
Have mercy on us.

God the Son,
Have mercy on us.

God the Holy Spirit,
Have mercy on us.


We pray to you, Lord Christ.
Lord, hear our prayer.

For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth 
and love, and be found without fault at the Day of your 
Coming,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.

For all members of your Church in their vocation and
ministry, that they may serve you in a true and godly life,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.

For &N., our Presiding Bishop, and for all bishops, priests, and 
deacons, that they may be filled with your love, may hunger 
for truth, and may thirst after righteousness,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.



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