Part B: Prepare the Oblation Table and Vestment Table for Worship

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Place two candlestick assemblies equidistant along or near the rear corners of the altar.

Center one candelabra along or near the rear edge of the altar. The candelabra should be

adjusted to form an inverted "V".

Center the crucifix on the altar, directly in front of the candelabra. (If a floor length

crucifix or a crucifix is affixed to the wall behind the altar, the crucifix will not be placed

on the altar.)

Place a "Liturgy Book" to the left side (congregation's left) of the crucifix but along the

front edge of the altar. The "Liturgy Book" should remain closed on the altar.

NOTE: You, the chaplain assistant, will put the following items on the altar:

Altar frontal

Fair linen

Candlestick assemblies (2)

Candelabra

Crucifix

Liturgy Book (black)

The chaplain will put the following items on the altar:

Greek Corporal

Book of the Gospels

Hand Cross

NOTE: Items that are put into place by the chaplain are consecrated items and should not be handled by

you, the chaplain assistant.

PART B - PREPARATION OF THE OBLATION TABLE AND VESTMENT TABLE

Preparation of the Oblation Table.

The following steps are used to prepare the oblation table. Figure 2-4 shows the oblation table prepared

for an Orthodox worship service.

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