The Mass in Words and Pictures

Elevation of the Chalice and Adoration

The Priest genuflects in adoration immediately after consecrating the Precious Blood.  Photograph © Society of Saint Pius X 2003.

The Priest raises the chalice so that the faithful can adore the precious Blood, now present, and he then genuflects again in adoration.  The chalice is incensed like the Host before it.

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