Prayers for Vesting

Prayers for Vesting – Source Father Andrew Lopatniuk

When vesting for the liturgy, the cleric first washes his hands - praying:

            Give virtue to my hands, O Lord, that being cleansed from all stain I          might serve you with purity of mind and body.

Alb

Symbol of purity - he prays:

            Purify me, O Lord, and cleanse my heart; that, being made white in the      Blood of the Lamb, I may come to eternal joy.

Cincture

Symbol of Chastity - he prays:

            Gird me, O Lord, with the girdle of purity, and extinguish in me all evil      desires, that the virtue of chastity may abide in me.

Stole

Symbol of the clerical office, immortality, and the yoke of Christ - he prays:

            Restore unto me, O Lord, the stole of immortality, which was lost       through the guilt of our first parents: and, although I am unworthy to           approach Your sacred Mysteries, nevertheless grant unto me eternal joy.

Chasuble or Cope

For the Eucharistic Liturgy - As he puts on the chasuble, he prays:

            O Lord, Who said: My yoke is easy and My burden light: grant that I         may bear it           well and follow after You with thanksgiving. Amen.

Source: Father Andrew Lopatniuk, January 1, 2006