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Elevations:
The lifting up of the Consecrated Elements after the Words of Institution, at the conclusion of the Great Thanksgiving, or at the Invitation to Communion.
Epiclesis:
During the Eucharistic prayer, the point at which
the celebrant invokes the Holy Spirit to bless the bread and wine so
that it may be the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
Epistle: Usually (but not always) included in a Sunday service, the Epistle is a reading from one of the New Testament books other than the Gospels. The Epistle and the Old Testament
lessons are typically read by a lector, or possibly by a subdeacon.
Eucharist (Holy Eucharist): In an Episcopal worship service, the first part of the service is the Word of God. The second part of the worship service is the Great Thanksgiving (Holy Communion). Both comprise the
Holy Eucharist.
Eucharistic Prayer: That part of the Great Thanksgiving beginning with the Salutation and Preface and concluding with the Doxology and
Great Amen. In The Book of Common Prayer there are several Eucharistic Prayers: two for Rite I (BCP, pp. 333ff. and 340ff.); four for Rite II (BCP pp. 360ff., 367ff., 369ff., and 372ff.); and two forms in An Order for Celebrating the Holy Eucharist (BCP, pp. 402 & 404).
Eulogy: 'Brief' remarks by a lay person from the lectern following a clergy homily in remembrance of a deceased person at a funeral. These are not traditional, but may be allowed by the rector or vicar. When allowed, there should only be one lay person who speaks.
Even (Eve): The day before a Festival (Christmas Eve or Easter Even), designed to be a preparation for the feast it precedes.
Evening Prayer: An Order of Worship for the Evening, part of the Daily Office.
Evensong: Sung Evening Prayer, usually featuring a choir.
Exultet: Praise that is sung or said during the first part of the Great Vigil of Easter by the deacon or other person appointed (BCP
p.286).
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