The order for the “Hymn of Intercession” (Hiten Ni’s): Virgin Mary, Archangels, John the Baptist, Apostles, St Mark, Saint of the church, the saint we celebrate whose feast this week, saints of the day, Patriarch and Bishop.
Doxologies and “Verse of the Cymbals” should follow the same order.
No Combined Hiten Ni’s are allowed.
Regarding diaconate choruses:
Two equal choruses compiled of members who know hymns and younger members, on the north and south sides.
The young children are encouraged to stand with their fathers or other older deacons.
Altar servers should respond in the language the priest is praying.
10% of the priest’s liturgical parts are to be prayed in Coptic. The priest is to pray different sections of the liturgy in Coptic per week.
During the Distribution: The Hymn “Pi-Oik- The Bread of Life” should not be said on Sunday, rather during Monday through Saturday. A hymn that the congregation can contribute to is encouraged.
All ranks of the diaconate must attend weekly Coptic language and hymns meetings of the church.
The personal use of the microphone should be very limited. No one should hold the microphone unless he is reading or saying a solo hymn. Otherwise, the microphone shall be used for leading the congregational hymns and not individuals.
The altar response “Epi Epros Evkee – Stand up for Prayer” is not to be said in the long festive tune, this is an incorrect modern innovation.
“Je Peniot…The Lord’s Prayer” is to be recited in Coptic first, then in any other language on Sundays in order to encourage its memorization and preservation in Coptic by parishioners.
There should be no additions or omissions from the script of the liturgy. For example, after the litany of the Assemblies ending in “Ahithophel”, the chorus should not add “Amen” before the response of Lord Have Mercy.
