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Symbol of faith

Before the next moment - the confession of the Creed, the deacon exclaims: “Doors, doors, let us smell of wisdom.” The exclamation: “Doors, doors” in the Christian Church in ancient times referred to the vestibule of the temple, so that they would carefully watch the doors, so that at this time one of the catechumens or penitents, or in general from persons who do not have the right to be present at the celebration of the Sacrament, would not enter Communions.

And the words “let us listen to wisdom” referred to those standing in the temple, so that they would block the doors of their souls from everyday sinful thoughts. The Symbol of Faith is sung to testify before God and the Church that all those standing in the church are faithful, having the right to attend the Liturgy and begin Communion of the Holy Mysteries.

During the singing of the Creed, the curtain of the Royal Doors opens as a sign that only under the condition of faith can the Throne of Grace be opened to us, from where we receive the Holy Sacraments. While singing the Creed, the priest takes the “air” cover and shakes the air over the Holy Gifts with it, that is, lowers and raises the cover above them. This breath of air means the overshadowing of the Holy Gifts by the power and grace of the Holy Spirit. Then the Church leads the worshipers to prayerful contemplation of the Sacrament itself. The most important moment of the Liturgy begins - the consecration of the Holy Gifts.