The Blessing and Hallowing of the Christ Pantocrator Icon

Celebrant:

Blessed is our God always, both now and ever, and unto ages of ages: All: Amen.
Deacon and Celebrant: , , , . (3) Glory
to you, our God, glory to you. Heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of truth, who are
present everywhere filling all things, Treasury of good things and Giver of life, come and
dwell in us. Cleanse us of every stain, and save our souls, gracious Lord.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us (3). Glory to the Father and the
Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen. All holy Trinity,
have mercy on us. Lord, forgive our sins. Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit
and heal our infirmities for the sake of your name. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and
to the ages of ages. Amen.
All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be
done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our
trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from evil.
Priest: For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, of the Father and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages.
All: Amen. Kyrie eleison. (3) O come, let us worship and fall down, let us kneel before the
Lord who made us.
Priest: Good Father
Lover of the human race, we praise you for the great love shown us
In the sending of your Word.
Born of the Blessed Virgin,
He became our Saviour, our first born brother, like us in all things but sin.
You have given us Christ as the perfect example of holiness:
We see him as a child in the manger, yet acknowledge him as God almighty.
We see his face and discern the countenance of his goodness.
We hear him speak the words of life and are filled with
Your wisdom.
We search the deepest reaches of his heart and our own hearts
Burn with that fire of the Spirit which spread in order to renew
The face of the earth.
We look on the Bridegroom of the Church, streaked in his own blood,
But we revere that blood which washes our sins away.
The Church rejoices in the glory of his resurrection and shares
in the promise it holds.

Lord, listen to our prayer.

This day we solemnly hallow and dedicate this Icon to the glory of your
Holy Name and name it, Christ the Pantocrator of Belmont.
May we always be of one mind and heart with Christ.
May Christ be the Way that leads us to you,
the truth that shines in our hearts,
the life that Animates our actions.
May Christ be a light to all who see this image in this place,
may he draw all men and women to himself and be a place
Of rest on their journey.
May he be the gate that opens to all the City of Peace
For he lives there reigning with you and Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever.
Amen
Sprinkling cross fashion the Icon with Holy Water, he says:
Hallowed and blessed is this Icon of Christ Pantocrator, Ruler of All
by the grace of the Holy Spirit, through the sprinkling of holy water:
in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Immediately is sung the Troparion and Kontakion of Christ Pantocrator.
Blessing: God and Father, when your Son took flesh he assumed our human nature so that
we can participate in your heavenly glory, may the Your Image, Our Lord Jesus
Pantocrator, make us worthy to witness the revelations of your mysteries, and praying
before this icon we can encounter You, Our Blessed Mother and all your saints, until we see
you face to face. R. Amen
Those who wish can reverence and kiss the holy Icon.
We sing the Phos Hilaron ( , 3rd/4th Century hymn)
O gracious light. Lord Jesus Christ,
In you the Father's glory shone.
Immortal, holy, blest is he,
And blest are you his only Son.
Now sunset comes, but light shines forth,
The lamps are lit to pierce the night.
Praise Father, Son, and Spirit, God
Who dwells in the eternal light.
Worthy are you of endless praise,
O Son of God, life-giving Lord;
Wherefore you are, through all the earth
And in the highest heaven, adored.