The Anaphora (Choral)

The Anaphora means "offering up" and describes the action taking place in this set of prayers which are at the heart of the Divine Liturgy. The Anaphora is really one whole prayer, like all ancient prayers, is addressed to God the Father. In the first part, the priest gives thanks to the Father not only for creating us but for the mercy He showed to us even after we sinned and for bringing us to heaven. He thanks the Father for all His blessings and for the Liturgy itself. Out of thanksgiving, together with the angels, we proclaim the holiness of God. The word "Eucharist" means "thanksgiving", and the Anaphora begins with thanksgiving for God's mercy. The second part of the prayer focuses on the Person of Jesus Christ, and with thanksgiving again the priest recalls all that Christ has done for us, and the command at the Last Supper, "Do this in remembrance of Me"(Luke 22:19), after the words over the bread and chalice.

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