The Three Long Prayers

The priest stands in front of the sanctuary facing the east, asks the deacon to tell the congregation to start the prayer and says

Pray.

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صل.

Deacon

Stand up for prayer.

Epi `proceuxh `ctaqhte.

للصلاة قفوا.

The priest looks towards the congregation and says

Peace be with all.

Irhnh paci.

السلام للكل.

Congregation

And with your spirit.

Ke tw `pneuma ti cou.

ولروحك أيضا.