A. ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE EAST

1. The Priest, immediately before immersing the catechumen, anoints him thrice with holy oil, saying, “The servant of GOD is anointed with the oil of gladness (Ps. 45:7,) in the Name,” &c.

2. After the trine immersion Ps. 32. Beati quorum, is sung thrice.

3. Then follows the Troparion, “Grant me the garment of light, Thou Who art clothed with light as with a garment, (Ps. 104:2,) O most merciful CHRIST our GOD.”

4. After the anointing with Chrism is sung the Prokeimenon or Prelude, “The LORD is my Light and my salvation: whom then shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life, of whom then shall I be afraid?” Ps. 27:1.