The Eucharistic Rites and Ceremonies in the Coptic Church
Appendix No 2 the Mystery of the Catholic Epistles
The Liturgy of the Catechumens
O Lord God, who has revealed unto us through Your holy apostles the mystery of the gospel - of the glory of Your Christ, and hast given unto them, according to the power of the unlimited gift of Your grace, that they should preach among all nations the glad tidings of the unsearchable riches of Your mercy. We pray to You, O our Lord, make us worthy of their share and heritage. Graciously grant us unto their wrestling, and have communion with them in the sweat, which they accepted for the sake of godliness. Keep Your holy church, which You founded through them, and bless the lambs of Your flocks, and make to increase Your vine, which Your right hand has planted, through Christ Jesus our Lord. This is He through whom are due unto You glory and honor and power and worship, with Him; and the Holy Spirit, the Life-giver who is of one substance with You, now and