The celebrant, who up to this point in the liturgy had symbolized the sovereign glory and presence of Christ, removes his crown (bishops or the catholicos remove all episcopal regalia) and becomes the humble minister of the Divine Redeeming Sacrament. In a few moments the deacon will give him the chalice and the Lord himself will sit at the Holy Table. The sanctification and the hymn provided (depending on the occasion) follow, during which the deacon incenses the chalice containing the host and the red wine, carries it solemnly to the altar and hands it over to the celebrant. The celebrant also incenses the chalice, turns to the congregation and blesses them with the chalice and sign of the cross with the words "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord". He puts the cup on the altar. Following the example of the Lord at his last supper, and as a sign of purity, the celebrant washes his fingers as he will touch the body and blood of the Lord.

The greeting of peace follows this part. “I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so should you also love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." (John 13:34-35). This is what the Lord commands His followers and all Christians to do. The presence of the Lord at the Holy Table is an occasion for believers to engage with one another "Holy Kiss" greet, as a visible expression of their faith and mutual Christian love. The deacon invites the faithful to exchange the greeting of peace. During the chorus the song "Christ Has Appeared Among Us" sings, the deacon descends from the sanctuary and exchanges the greeting of peace with the senior minister or, in his absence, with another deacon or member of the congregation. In this way, the faithful pass on the greeting of peace to one another until all have received the Holy Greeting from the Holy Table. The greeter says: "Christ Has Appeared Among Us" and the recipient replies: "Blessed be the appearing of Christ".

Inspired by the mutual greeting and brought into communion by Christian love, the faithful join with the heavenly Seraphins and Cherubs and sing the hymn of praise "Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord of Hosts". During the song, the celebrant at the altar says a silent prayer, remembering the redeeming message of Jesus Christ and his willing sacrifice on the cross.

At this point the most contemplative climax of the liturgy is reached. The atmosphere in the church is like that of the last supper of the Lord. In awe, the celebrant opens the chalice, takes the Host in his hands, blesses it and lifts it aloft in view of the congregation, and speaks the redeeming words of the Lord: “Take and eat, this is my body, divided for you and for many for the remission and forgiveness of sins”. Then he takes the chalice with the wine, blesses it with the sign of the cross, lifts it up and speaks the redeeming words: "Drink of it, everyone, this is my blood of the new covenant, which was shed for you and for many for the remission and forgiveness of sins".

By repeating the words of the Lord, the celebrant dedicates the host and wine to the faithful, a symbolic expression of the body and blood of Christ, absolving us from guilt. Through the prayers and songs that follow, the faithful express their gratitude to each of the three Persons of the Trinity. during the song "Son of god" is sounded, the celebrant reverently opens the chalice again and the deacon administers incense. He blesses the offerings and asks the Heavenly Father, through the action of the Holy Spirit, to transform the host and wine into the body and blood of his only begotten Son. He blesses the host and the wine separately three times each, then he blesses the host and the wine together three times. "Blessing this bread and wine, make them truly the body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, transforming them through your Holy Spirit." After that he continues: "With that, may this be an acquittal, remission and forgiveness of sins for all of us who draw near."

with the song "Lord, have mercy" ask the faithful for God's love and mercy, for peace in the world, for healing for the sick and rest for the dead, for well-being, help and protection for the Armenian people. Then the choir sings the song "Christ is sacrificed and divided among us, Hallelujah..." and the deacon invites the faithful to communion with the words "Come in reverence and faith, and in holiness receive the sacrament...".

The received host must not be chewed, it is swallowed. The Armenian Church exhorts its faithful to attend the liturgy regularly and take the opportunity to ask the Lord's mercy in repentance and reverence and to partake of the Lord's Supper.

At the end of the liturgy, the Armenian Church distributes blessed bread to those who, for whatever reason, did not partake of the Lord's Supper. This is probably an early Christian custom, reminiscent of the love meal (agape) of the early Christian community. The custom of distributing blessed bread (Greek Antidoron, Poor Մաս) is also characteristic of other Orthodox Churches.

From: S. Isakhanyan, Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church, Etchmiadzin, 2012