Q: Thanks for your helpful blog! I was speaking with a fellow Deacon and the topic of the prayer that is said during the Purification of the Sacred Vessels. My first pastor introduced me to the prayer and helped me to learn and memorize it. My brother Deacon said he had never heard of the prayer. When I consulted the Roman Missal, it allows for the Priest, Deacon or acolyte to purify, but the confusion is the line “while he carries out the purification, the Priest says quietly (the prayer of purification).” RM page 670 #137
So, is this prayer only for the celebrant to recite, or the minister who is purifying?
Many Thanks
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A: Here’s a previous post: https://paulturner.org/purification-prayer/