Prayers of anointing, eucharist, and baptism
John D. Turner / Elaine H. Pagels (composite) · Public domain / scholarly composite. Reproduced for educational and religious commentary.
1[On the anointing] Holy Father, anoint your servant. Pour out upon him the oil of your mercy. Make him a member of the body of Christ. Make him a child of the bridegroom.
2[Eucharist 1] We give thanks to you, Father, for the bread of life — for the body of Christ, who has come into the world, that we might live. Bless this bread; bless those who eat. Make us one in the body.
3[Eucharist 2] We give thanks to you, Father, for the cup of life — for the blood of Christ, who has poured himself out, that we might be saved. Bless this cup; bless those who drink. Make us one in the blood.
4[Baptism 1] Holy Father, we baptize this servant of yours into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit. Receive him into the holy generation. Wash away the powers. Give him the seal.
5[Baptism 2] Holy Father, the spring of life, the fountain of mercy — pour your living water upon this servant. Drown the works of the rulers. Lift him up to the Pleroma. Amen.
6Such are the prayers of the assembly. He who hears them, let him say Amen.