According to the Sabbaitic (Jerusalem) Typicon |
According to the Great Church (Constantinopolitan) Typicon |
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[ROCOR text.] Note: The translation used is primarily that of Fr. Lawrence of Jordanville. All the psalms are from The Psalter According to the Seventy, © Copyright Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA, used by permission. Some other material, such as prayers and hymns, are also Copyright HTM, used by permission. All rights reserved. These works may not be further reproduced, beyond printing out a single copy for personal non-commercial use, without the prior written authorization of Holy Transfiguration Monastery. |
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11. The Cherubic HymnChoir: Let us who mystically represent the Cherubim, and chant the thrice-holy hymn unto the Life-creating Trinity, now lay aside all earthly care. |
11. The Cherubic HymnChoir: Let us who mystically represent the Cherubim, and chant the thrice-holy hymn unto the Life-creating Trinity, now lay aside all earthly care, that we may receive the King of all. |
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The Great EntryDeacon: Our Great Lord and Father, His Holiness N., Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia; our lord the Very Most Reverend N., Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York, and First Hierarch of the Russian Church abroad; our lord the Most Reverend N., Archbishop (or Bishop) of ____________, may the Lord God remember in His kingdom always, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Priest: This American land, its authorities and the faithful that dwell therein, the God-preserved Russian land and its Orthodox people both in the homeland and in the diaspora, may the Lord God remember in His kingdom always, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Priest: The clergy, the monastics, all that are persecuted and suffer for the Orthodox Faith; the founders, benefactors and the brotherhood of this holy temple (or holy monastery), and all of you Orthodox Christians, may the Lord God remember in His kingdom always, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. |
The Great EntryPriest: All of you, the Lord God remember in His kingdom, always, now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
Priest: Our father and Metropolitan N., (and our Bishop or Archbishop N.), and all our brotherhood in Christ, the Lord God remember in His kingdom, always, now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
Priest: Our president of the United States, civil authorities and armed forces, the Lord God remember in His kingdom, always, now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
Priest: The Orthodox servants of God, [NAMES], that they may have mercy, life, peace, health, salvation and visitation, pardon and forgiveness of sins, the Lord God remember in His kingdom always, now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
Priest: The Orthodox servants of God departed this life in hope of the resurrection and life eternal, [NAMES], the Lord God remember in His Kingdom always, now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
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The Cherubic Hymn, concluded Choir: Amen. That we may receive the King of all, Who cometh invisibly upborne in triumph by the ranks of angels. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
The Cherubic Hymn, concluded Choir: Amen. ... Who cometh invisibly upborne in triumph by the ranks of angels. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
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12. THE LITANY OF SUPPLICATIONDeacon or Priest: Let us complete our prayer unto the Lord.
--For the precious gifts set forth, let us pray to the Lord.
--For this holy temple, and for them that with faith, reverence, and the fear of God enter herein, let us pray to the Lord.
--That we may be delivered from all tribulation, wrath, and necessity, let us pray to the Lord.
--Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and keep us, O God, by Thy grace.
--That the whole day may be perfect, holy, peaceful and sinless, let us ask of the Lord.
--An angel of peace, a faithful guide, a guardian of our souls and bodies, let us ask of the Lord.
--Pardon and remission of our sins and offences, let us ask of the Lord.
--Things good and profitable for our souls, and peace for the world, let us ask of the Lord.
--That we may complete the remaining time of our life in peace and repentance, let us ask of the Lord.
--A Christian ending to our life, painless, blameless, peaceful, and a good defense before the dread judgment seat of Christ, let us ask.
--Calling to remembrance our most holy, most pure, most blessed, glorious Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary with all the saints, let us commit ourselves and one another and all our life unto Christ our God.
Priest: Through the compassions of Thine Only-begotten Son, with Whom Thou art blessed, together with Thy most holy, and good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.
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12. THE LITANY OF SUPPLICATIONPriest: Let us complete our prayer unto the Lord.
Priest: For the precious gifts now set forth, let us pray to the Lord.
Priest: For this holy house and those who with faith, reverence and fear of God enter therein, let us pray to the Lord.
Priest: For our deliverance from all tribulation, wrath, danger and necessity, let us pray to the Lord.
Priest: Help us; save us; have mercy on us; and keep us, O God, by thy grace.
Priest: That the whole day may be perfect, holy, peaceful and sinless, let us ask of the Lord.
Priest: An angel of peace, a faithful guide, a guardian of our souls and bodies, let us ask of the Lord.
Priest: Pardon and forgiveness of our sins and transgressions, let us ask of the Lord.
Priest: All things good and profitable for our souls and peace for the world, let us ask of the Lord.
Priest: That we may complete the remaining time of our life in peace and repentance, let us ask of the Lord.
Priest: A Christian ending to our life, painless, blameless, peaceful and a good defense before the fearful judgment seat of Christ, let us ask.
Priest: Calling to remembrance our all-holy, immaculate, most blessed, and glorious Lady Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary with all the Saints, let us commend ourselves and each other and all our life unto Christ our God.
Priest: Through the compassions of thine only-begotten Son, with whom thou art blessed, together with thine all-holy and good, and life-giving Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
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13. The Kiss of PeacePriest: Peace be unto all.
Priest or Bishop: Let us love one another, that with one mind we may confess:
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Deacon or Priest: The doors! The doors! In wisdom let us attend. 14. The Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed(This is sung by all the people in the Sabbaitic tradition, but recited by all the people in the Great Church tradition.) I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, / Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. / And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, / the Only-begotten, begotten of the Father before all ages; / Light of Light, true God of true God; / begotten, not made; of one essence with the Father, by Whom all things were made; / Who for us men and for our salvation came down from the heavens, / and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became man; / And was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, / and suffered and was buried; / And arose again on the third day according to the Scriptures; / And ascended into the heavens, and sitteth at the right hand of the Father; / And shall come again, with glory, to judge both the living and the dead; / Whose kingdom shall have no end. / And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of life; Who proceedeth from the Father; / Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; Who spake by the prophets. / In One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. / I confess one baptism for the remission of sins. / I look for the resurrection of the dead, / and the life of the age to come. Amen. |
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15. The AnaphoraDeacon or Priest: Let us stand well, let us stand with fear, let us attend, that we may offer the holy oblation in peace.
Priest or Bishop: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
--Let us lift up our hearts.
--Let us give thanks unto the Lord.
--Singing the triumphal hymn, shouting, crying aloud and saying:
Priest: Offering unto Thee Thine own of Thine own, in behalf of all and for all.
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In the Sabbaitic tradition, the priest says the remainer of the Anaphora prayers silently. |
In the Great Church tradition, the priest says this aloud: Priest: And make this bread the precious Body of Thy Christ;
Priest: And that which is in this cup, the precious Blood of Thy Christ;
Priest: Changing them by Thy Holy Spirit.
Priest: That to those who shall partake thereof they may be unto cleansing of soul … |
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… Especially for our most holy, most pure, most blessed, glorious Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary. 16. The Megalynarion
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17. Preparation for CommunionThe Commemorations Priest: Among the first, remember, O Lord, our Great Lord and Father, His Holiness, Patriarch N.; and our lord the Very Most Reverend Metropolitan N., First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad; and our lord the Most Reverend (Archbishop or Bishop N.), whom do Thou grant unto Thy holy churches, in peace, safety, honor, health, and length of days, rightly dividing the word of Thy truth.
Priest or Bishop: And grant us with one mouth, and one heart, to glorify and hymn Thy most honorable and majestic name: of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.
Priest or Bishop: And may the mercies of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ be with you all.
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17. Preparation for CommunionThe Commemorations Priest: Among the first be mindful, O Lord, of our father and Metropolitan N., (and our Bishop or Archbishop N.), whom do Thou grant unto Thy holy churches in peace, safety, honor, health and length of days, rightly dividing the word of Thy truth.
The following is said only if a Deacon is serving. Otherwise, skip to “Be mindful, O Lord…” Priest: And for those who offer these precious gifts to the Lord our God, the honorable presbytery, the diaconate in Christ and every priestly order, and for their salvation; for the peace and stability of the whole world, the good estate of the holy churches of God, the salvation and help of the people here present, those whom they are remembering and of all mankind.
Priest: Be mindful, O Lord … And grant us with one mouth and one heart to glorify and praise Thine all-honorable and majestic name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
Priest: And the mercies of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ be with you all.
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THE LITANY OF SUPPLICATIONDeacon or Priest: Having called to remembrance all the saints, again and again, in peace let us pray to the Lord.
--For the precious Gifts offered and sanctified, let us pray to the Lord
--That our God, the Lover of mankind, having accepted them upon His holy and most heavenly and noetic altar as an odor of spiritual fragrance, will send down upon us divine grace and the gift of the Holy Spirit, let us pray.
--That we may be delivered from all tribulation, wrath, and necessity, let us pray to the Lord.
--Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and keep us, O God, by Thy grace.
--That the whole day may be perfect, holy, peaceful and sinless, let us ask of the Lord.
--An angel of peace, a faithful guide, a guardian of our souls and bodies, let us ask of the Lord.
--Pardon and remission of our sins and offences, let us ask of the Lord.
--Things good and profitable for souls, and peace for the world, let us ask of the Lord.
--That we may complete the remaining time of our life in peace and repentance, let us ask of the Lord.
--A Christian ending to our life, painless, blameless, peaceful, and a good defense before the dread judgment seat of Christ, let us ask.
--Having asked for the unity of the faith and the communion of the Holy Spirit, let us commit ourselves and one another and all our life unto Christ our God.
Priest or Bishop: And vouchsafe us, O Master, with boldness and without condemnation to dare to call upon Thee the heavenly God as Father, and to say: |
THE LITANY OF SUPPLICATIONIn the Great Church tradition, this litany is typically reduced to the following petitions Priest: Having commemorated all the saints, again and again in peace, let us pray to the Lord.
Priest: For the precious gifts which have been spread forth and sanctified, let us pray to the Lord.
Priest: That our God, Who loveth mankind, receiving them upon His holy, most heavenly and ideal altar as a savor of spiritual sweetness, will send down upon us in return His divine grace and the gift of the Holy Spirit, let us pray.
Priest: Asking for the unity of the faith and the communion of the Holy Spirit, let us commend ourselves and each other and all our life unto Christ our God.
Priest: … And vouchsafe, O Master, that with boldness and without condemnation we may dare to call upon Thee the heavenly God, as Father and to say: |
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The Lord's Prayer(This is sung by all the people in the Sabbaitic tradition, but recited by all the people in the Great Church tradition.) 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. or this translation: Our Father, who art in the Heavens, 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 the evil one. Priest or Bishop: 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 ever, and unto the ages of ages.
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The Bowing of HeadsPriest: Peace be unto all.
Deacon or Priest: Let us bow our heads unto the Lord.
Priest or Bishop: Through the grace and compassions and love for mankind of Thine Only-begotten Son, with Whom Thou art blessed, together with Thy most holy, and good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.
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18. The ElevationDeacon or Priest: Let us attend! Priest or Bishop: Holy Things are for the holy.
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In the Great Church tradition, all the faithful recite the following at this point: 19. The Pre-Communion PrayersI believe, O Lord, and I confess that Thou art truly the Christ, the Son of the living God, Who didst come into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. Moreover, I believe that this is truly Thy most pure Body, and that this is truly Thine Own Precious Blood. Wherefore, I pray Thee: Have mercy on me and forgive me my transgressions, voluntary and involuntary, in word and in deed, in knowledge and in ignorance. And vouchsafe me to partake without condemnation of Thy most pure Mysteries unto the remission of sins and life everlasting. Of Thy Mystical Supper, O Son of God, receive me today as a communicant; for I will not speak of the Mystery to Thine enemies, nor will I give Thee a kiss as did Judas, but like the Thief do I confess Thee: Remember me, O Lord, in Thy kingdom. Let not the communion of Thy Holy Mysteries be unto me for judgment or condemnation, O Lord, but for healing of soul and body. |
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20a. The Communion of the ClergyThe choir sings the appointed communion hymn. In monastic and cathedral practice, this is sung to a lengthy melismatic (Papadic) melody, but in ordinary parish practice, this is sung as a shorter responsory refrain, following appointed Psalm verses.
If additional time is needed, selected hymns may be chanted, or the Prayers before Holy Communion may be read. |
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20b. The Communion of the FaithfulThen: Deacon or Priest: With fear of God and with faith, draw nigh.
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In the Sabbaitic tradition, the priest or bishop recites the following at this point: 19. The Pre-Communion PrayersI believe, O Lord, and I confess that Thou art truly the Christ, the Son of the living God, Who didst come into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. Moreover, I believe that this is truly Thy most pure Body, and that this is truly Thine Own Precious Blood. Wherefore, I pray Thee: Have mercy on me and forgive me my transgressions, voluntary and involuntary, in word and in deed, in knowledge and in ignorance. And vouchsafe me to partake without condemnation of Thy most pure Mysteries unto the remission of sins and life everlasting. Of Thy Mystical Supper, O Son of God, receive me today as a communicant; for I will not speak of the Mystery to Thine enemies, nor will I give Thee a kiss as did Judas, but like the Thief do I confess Thee: Remember me, O Lord, in Thy kingdom. Let not the communion of Thy Holy Mysteries be unto me for judgment or condemnation, O Lord, but for healing of soul and body. |
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And as each person receiveth Holy Communion, the priest or bishop saith: The servant (or handmaid) of God, N., partaketh of the precious and holy Body and Blood of our Lord and God and Savior Jesus Christ unto the remission of sins and life everlasting. |
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In the Sabbaitic tradition the choir sings the following communion hymn: Choir: Receive ye the Body of Christ; taste ye of the Fountain of Immortality. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
In the Great Church tradition the choir sings the following communion hymn: Choir: Receive me today, O Son of God, as oartaker of Thy Mystical Supper. For I will not speak of Thy Mystery to Thine enemies. Neither will I give Thee a kiss as did Judas, but like the Thief will I confess Thee: Remember me, O Lord, in Thy kingdom. If additional time is needed, selected hymns may be chanted, such as Psalm 33 or the Polyeleos. |
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21. Thanksgiving after Holy CommunionPriest or Bishop: Save O God, Thy people and bless Thine inheritance.
Priest or Bishop: Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens and thy glory above all the earth. Blessed is our God ... Always, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.
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The Litany of ThanksgivingDeacon or Priest: Aright! Having partaken of the divine, holy, most pure, immortal, heavenly, and life-creating, fearful Mysteries of Christ, let us worthily give thanks unto the Lord.
--Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and keep us, O God, by Thy grace.
--Having asked that the whole day may be perfect, holy, peaceful and sinless, let us commit ourselves and one another and all our life unto Christ our God.
Priest or Bishop: For Thou art our sanctification, and unto Thee do we send up glory: to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.
-- Let us depart in peace.
Deacon or Priest: Let us pray to the Lord.
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22. The Prayer Behind the Ambo:Priest: O Lord Who dost bless them that bless Thee and sanctify them that put their trust in Thee: Save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance; preserve the fullness of Thy Church, sanctify them that love the beauty of Thy house; do Thou glorify them by Thy divine power, and forsake us not that hope in Thee. Give peace to Thy world, to Thy churches, to the priests, and to all Thy people. For every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from Thee, the Father of lights, and unto Thee do we send up glory and thanksgiving and worship, to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.
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22a. Psalm 33The priest distributes the antidoron during the singing of Psalm 33, I will bless the Lord at all times, * His praise shall continually be in my mouth. *In the Lord shall my soul be praised; * let the meek hear and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me, * and let us exalt His name together. * I sought the Lord, and He heard me, * and delivered me from all my tribulations. Come unto Him, and be enlightened, * and your faces shall not be ashamed. * This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, * and saved him out of all his tribulations. The angel of the Lord will encamp round about them that fear Him, * and will deliver them. * O taste and see that the Lord is good; * blessed is the man that hopeth in Him. O fear the Lord, all ye His saints; * for there is no want to them that fear Him. * Rich men have turned poor and gone hungry; * but they that seek the Lord shall not be deprived of any good thing. Come ye children, hearken unto me; * I will teach you the fear of the Lord. * What man is there that desireth life, * who loveth to see good days? Keep thy tongue from evil, * and thy lips from speaking guile. * Turn away from evil, and do good; * seek peace, and pursue it. The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, * and His ears are opened unto their supplication. * The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, * utterly to destroy the remembrance of them from the earth. The righteous cried, and the Lord heard them, * and He delivered them out of all their tribulations. * The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a contrite heart, * and He will save the humble of spirit. * Many are the tribulations of the righteous, * and the Lord shall deliver them out of them all. * The Lord keepeth all their bones, * not one of them shall be broken. The death of sinners is evil, * and they that hate the righteous shall do wrong. * The Lord will redeem the souls of His servants, * and none of them will do wrong that hope in Him. |
Psalm 33 is not appointed to be sung or read in the Great Church Typicon. (The priest distributes the antidoron after the dismissal.) |
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23. The DismissalPriest or Bishop: The blessing of the Lord be upon you, through His grace and love for mankind, always, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.
--Glory to Thee, O Christ God, our hope, glory to Thee.
Priest or Bishop: May Christ our true God, (on Sundays: Who rose from the dead), through the intercessions of His most pure Mother; of the holy and glorious apostles; of our father (or Basil the Great, archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia); and Saint(s) N.(N.) (to whom the church is dedicated); and Saint(s) N.(N) (of the day); of the holy and righteous ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna; and of all the saints: have mercy on us and save us, for He is good and loveth mankind.
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23. The DismissalPriest: Let us pray to the Lord.
Priest or Bishop: The blessing of the Lord be upon you, through His grace and love for mankind, always, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.
--Glory to Thee, O Christ God, our hope, glory to Thee.
Priest or Bishop: May (insert the appointed dismissal phrase) Christ, our true God, through the intercessions of his all-immaculate and all-blameless holy Mother; by the might of the precious and life-giving cross; by the protection of the honorable bodiless powers of heaven; at the supplication of the honorable, glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John; of the holy, glorious and all-laudible apostles; of our father among the saints (John Chrysostom, archbishop of Constantinople; or Basil the Great, archbishop of Caesarea); of the holy, glorious and right victorious martyrs; of our venerable and God-bearing fathers; of N. (patron saint of the church); of the holy and righteous ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna; of N. (the saints of the day) whose memory we celebrate and of all the saints: have mercy on us, and save us, forasmuch as he is good and loveth mankind. At this point the Synaxarion may be read, or the priest may say any announcements. Then, the priest says: Through the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us.
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24. The Many Years (or Eternal Memory)Our Great Lord and Father, His Holiness, Patriarch N.; * our Lord the Very Most Reverend Metropolitan N., First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, * and our Lord the Most Reverend Archbishop (or Bishop) N.; * the brotherhood of this holy temple (or monastery), and all Orthodox Christians: * preserve, O Lord, for many years.
If there is a brief memorial for someone who is reposes, the priest will announce it and the choir will sing:
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24. The PolychronionPriest (blessing the people): The Holy Trinity keep you all.
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25. The Prayers of Thanksgiving after Holy Communion(These are read from the prayer book.) |
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