ENTRANCE

ENTRANCE – The solemn procession of the celebrants of Divine Liturgy with the Holy Gospel from the front of the altar, around it and through the north door to the ambo and into the Sanctuary through the Royal Doors. This is the Lesser Entrance. The Great Entrance is made when the Holy Gifts are taken from the Oblation Table and placed on the Altar during the singing of the Cherubimic Hymn.